Empire State Building Audio Guide
Explore Empire State Building with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Empire State Building is an iconic 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is a major tourist attraction, featuring observation decks with panoramic views of the city.
What you will hear
The Art Deco Lobby
Covering the landmarked lobby mural and the geometric ornamentation that defines the building's 1930s aesthetic.
The Golden Relief
Step into a lobby of shimmering gold and silver, where a masterfully crafted mural positions this tower as the radiant sun at the center of the world.
Museum: The Site and the Sky Boys
Exploring the pre-history of the site (Waldorf-Astoria) and the legendary Mohawk ironworkers who built the tower in 410 days.
Site of the Waldorf-Astoria
Travel back in time to discover the grand hotel that previously occupied this site, a palace of Victorian elegance that paved the way for modern Manhattan.
Museum: A Cinematic Icon
Highlighting the building's role in global pop culture, from King Kong to modern cinema.
A Giant's Grip
Experience the colossal grip of cinema's most legendary ape in this interactive exhibit that celebrates the 1933 film that made the building a movie star.
80th Floor: The Observatory Experience
Focusing on the building's history, including the dramatic 1945 B-25 bomber crash and technical legacy.
1945 Empire State Building B-25 crash
Explore the incredible story of the building's survival after a 1945 plane crash, a testament to the over-engineered strength of its massive steel frame.
Tower Lights and Night Sky
Learning about the world-famous LED lighting system that changes colors for holidays and events.
The Tower Lights
Since 2012, a state-of-the-art LED system has transformed the top of the tower into a vibrant canvas of sixteen million colors, celebrating the heartbeat of the city.
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