Yes it is if the empire is the only observation deck in nyc that you are going to visit.
Esb 102nd floor observatory.
The space only 30 feet in diameter is intimate like a thrillingly vertiginous pilot house more than 1 200 feet above the city new york times when the glass needs.
Even though the views from 16 floors above are largely the same and taking photos is also much more of a challenge due to the thick glass windows we think that the 102nd floor of the empire state building is a great add on to your overall experience.
Here s a first look at the even better view.
So is going to the 102nd floor worth it.
102 floors above new york city the top deck observatory takes your empire state experience higher with breathtaking views in every direction.
Around the circular perimeter full height glass replaces high windows.
For more than four years the 165 million renovation of the empire state building has been ongoing.
The empire state building is opening its new 102nd floor observatory complete with floor to ceiling glass walls on saturday.
Framing the view from the jewel box of manhattan the glass elevator unveils the 360 degree panorama.
Sixteen stories above our 86th floor observation deck and accessed through a one of a kind glass elevator the 102nd floor offers true 360 degree views thanks.
It s a view you have to see to believe.