The Verdict · New York · for the Bucket-list Checklister
Worth it for you. It's strong on beauty & photography.
The icons, efficiently. Crowds are just part of it.
About Empire State Building
The deco lobby and the building's own legend carry it, and from the 86th floor the city sprawls in every direction. But the lines snake, the upsells stack, and you can't photograph the building you're standing on.