| Visitors to the city of New York often expect the best | | | | serious pitfalls. No one can deny the long lines, souvenir |
| of the best in food, entertainment, nightlife and | | | | hounds and somewhat less enthusiastic workers (ah, |
| shopping. Sight-seeing is no exception to this rule so | | | | all in true New York spirit). Tickets average around $15 |
| when it comes to getting the best view, the | | | | and can be purchased online to speed up the |
| crème de la crème of observation | | | | excruciating check in time. |
| deck throwdowns boils down to heavyweights Empire | | | | Tough competitor Top of the Rock also offers a |
| State Building (Fifth Avenue at 34th Street), and Top | | | | tempting observation package which ensures a nice, |
| of the Rock (30 Rockefeller Center). | | | | solid customer experience. The personalized |
| The images most often associated with the Empire | | | | Rockefeller experience is possibly what may trump |
| State Building are the great King Kong epics and | | | | Empire with their sweet and chatty attendants who |
| sweeping romantic affairs like Carey Grant | | | | offer a plethora of New York knowledge and are well |
| breathlessly awaiting Deborah Kerr and Meg Ryan | | | | versed in Rockefeller history. Additional perks include |
| holding Jonah's backpack, hoping to unite with the | | | | limited lines, waits and crowds since visitors are asked |
| dreamy Tom Hanks. Today however, the real question | | | | to purchase tickets online and are admitted during |
| remains, which building plays host to the best views | | | | specific times. The view from atop the 70 floor |
| and offers the most all-inclusive experience. From atop | | | | observation deck is equally breathtaking and as an |
| the infamous art deco building's glass encased Empire | | | | added bonus, Top of the Rock also includes a view of |
| State Building observation deck, visitors can get a | | | | the Empire State Building. |
| complete panoramic view of the world beneath them | | | | Both of these sights are classic stops on Onboard |
| hidden amongst the tiny streets and miniscule cars. | | | | New York Tours and are definitely worth the visit |
| According to mixed reviews, Empire also has some | | | | especially if you have time for both. |