{"id":6633,"date":"2013-07-12T15:00:26","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T19:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=6633"},"modified":"2026-03-29T18:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:31:30","slug":"empire-state-building-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts","title":{"rendered":"The Empire State Building: 10 Things You Probably Didn&#8217;t Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re visiting New York City for the first time, or you have visited it on a thousand and one different occasions, the <strong>Empire State Building is a landmark that will always make you stop for a second<\/strong> and be aware of the most amazing fact of all: you\u2019re in NYC!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As if we didn\u2019t already love the Empire State Building enough, it turns out that there are a lot of fun, and even wacky, facts about it. Read on to discover some things about this historical landmark that will make you look at it in a different light next time you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Empire State Building during sunset on a cloudy day\" class=\"wp-image-14811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finn-6zr9ctxTmUo-unsplash-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Impress your friends and family with fun facts about the Empire State Building. Photo credit: Finn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#10_Fun_Facts_%E2%80%93_The_Empire_State_Building\" title=\"10 Fun Facts &#8211; The Empire State Building \">10 Fun Facts &#8211; The Empire State Building <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#1_It_was_originally_supposed_to_be_accessible_by_airship\" title=\"1. It was originally supposed to be accessible by airship!\">1. It was originally supposed to be accessible by airship!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#2_Doing_the_construction_work_was_deadly\" title=\"2. Doing the construction work was deadly!\">2. Doing the construction work was deadly!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#3_It_has_a_Guinness_World_Record_you_wont_want_to_beat\" title=\"3. It has a Guinness World Record you won\u2019t want to beat!\">3. It has a Guinness World Record you won\u2019t want to beat!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#4_Someone_jumped_out_and_was_blown_back_into_the_85th_floor\" title=\"4. Someone jumped out, and was blown back into the 85th floor!\">4. Someone jumped out, and was blown back into the 85th floor!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#5_It_has_appeared_as_a_prime_location_in_many_different_films\" title=\"5. It has appeared as a prime location in many different films!\">5. It has appeared as a prime location in many different films!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#6_Over_4_million_people_visit_the_Empire_State_every_year\" title=\"6. Over 4 million people visit the Empire State every year!\">6. Over 4 million people visit the Empire State every year!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#7_Theres_an_annual_race_inside_the_building\" title=\"7. There&#8217;s an annual race inside the building!\">7. There&#8217;s an annual race inside the building!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#8_Lightning_strikes_the_building_100_times_per_year\" title=\"8. Lightning strikes the building 100+ times per year!\">8. Lightning strikes the building 100+ times per year!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#9_Its_a_romantic_spot_all_year_round\" title=\"9. It&#8217;s a romantic spot all year round!\">9. It&#8217;s a romantic spot all year round!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#10_The_Empire_State_is_a_certified_green_building\" title=\"10. The Empire State is a certified green building!\">10. The Empire State is a certified green building!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Empire_State_Building\" title=\"FAQs \u2013 Visiting the Empire State Building\">FAQs \u2013 Visiting the Empire State Building<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#Whats_the_best_time_to_visit_to_avoid_crowds\" title=\"What\u2019s the best time to visit to avoid crowds?\">What\u2019s the best time to visit to avoid crowds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#Do_I_need_to_buy_tickets_in_advance\" title=\"Do I need to buy tickets in advance?\">Do I need to buy tickets in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#Which_observation_deck_should_I_choose\" title=\"Which observation deck should I choose?\">Which observation deck should I choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/empire-state-building-facts\/#How_long_should_I_plan_for_my_visit\" title=\"How long should I plan for my visit?\">How long should I plan for my visit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Fun_Facts_%E2%80%93_The_Empire_State_Building\"><\/span>10 Fun Facts &#8211; The Empire State Building <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some interesting trivia points about this iconic building, in no particular order&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_It_was_originally_supposed_to_be_accessible_by_airship\"><\/span>1. It was originally supposed to be accessible by airship!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The current top observation deck (at 1,250 feet!) is enclosed and protected from the wind and weather. But, in the original plans, it was an outdoor platform where passengers loaded on and off transatlantic dirigibles, or airships, parked over midtown. Originally, the plan was to have a dirigible anchor and passenger gate at the the 17-story spire.\u00a0However, after high winds nearly led to catastrophe, the plan was abandoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5126390412_c8c4ac6f84_k.jpg\" alt=\"Empire State Building drawing with a dirigible\" class=\"wp-image-14812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5126390412_c8c4ac6f84_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5126390412_c8c4ac6f84_k-600x303.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5126390412_c8c4ac6f84_k-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5126390412_c8c4ac6f84_k-768x388.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Could you imagine taking a dirigible\/airship ride to reach the top? Photo Credit: Don Harrison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Doing_the_construction_work_was_deadly\"><\/span>2. Doing the construction work was deadly!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to official accounts, five workers died during the construction of the building.\u00a0There are also plenty of stories surrounding the dangers of doing construction work on the building, as well as many unofficial accounts that point to higher numbers.\u00a0Whatever the statistics, what we\u2019re sure of is that it wasn\u2019t a job for people with vertigo, or a fear of heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3598600991_544744234d_h.jpg\" alt=\"Old photography of the construction of the Empire State Building\" class=\"wp-image-14813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3598600991_544744234d_h.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3598600991_544744234d_h-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3598600991_544744234d_h-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3598600991_544744234d_h-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Would you fancy doing this type of work? Don\u00b4t look down! Photo credit: Lewis Hine \/ Jim Trodel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17ce7033\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f269e42c\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_It_has_a_Guinness_World_Record_you_wont_want_to_beat\"><\/span>3. It has a Guinness World Record you won\u2019t want to beat!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber that had become lost in thick fog slammed into the north wall of the 78th and 79th floors. Fourteen people tragically died (thankfully, it was a Saturday, so many offices were empty or the death toll could have been much higher!).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevator operator<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/73541-longest-fall-survived-in-a-lift-elevator#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Betty Lou Oliver<\/a> survived a plunge of 75 stories inside an elevator,<strong> the Guinness World Record for the longest (survived) elevator fall recorded.<\/strong> She went on to live a long and prosperous life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no important structural damage to the building, which opened for business on the following Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in New York City\" class=\"wp-image-14814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283-600x427.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Empire State Building has a lot of history since its construction. Photo credit: Roberto Vivancos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Someone_jumped_out_and_was_blown_back_into_the_85th_floor\"><\/span>4. Someone jumped out, and was blown back into the 85th floor!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, more than 30 people have committed suicide by jumping from the top of the building. The fence around the observatory terrace was put up in 1947, after five people tried to jump during a three-week span.  However, something surprising happened in 1979. A woman named Elvita Adams jumped from the 86th floor, only to be blown back onto the 85th floor. She suffered only a broken hip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5817408342_0761ee81cd_k.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning strikes the Empire State Building during night\" class=\"wp-image-14815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5817408342_0761ee81cd_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5817408342_0761ee81cd_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5817408342_0761ee81cd_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5817408342_0761ee81cd_k-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Such an iconic place is going to be full of fables, legends and stories! Photo credit: Dan Nguyen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_It_has_appeared_as_a_prime_location_in_many_different_films\"><\/span>5. It has appeared as a prime location in many different films!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a happier note, the Empire State Building has been the film location and setting for m<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Empire_State_Building_in_popular_culture\">ore than 250 films <\/a>since it opened in 1931. From classic to contemporary, including <em>An Affair to Remember, Sleepless in Seattle<\/em>, and, of course, the climactic scene of <em>King Kong<\/em> (1933 and 2005). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it. Even if you\u2019re not from New York, many people have a familiar feeling because of its screen presence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1200px-King_Kong_15328332788.jpeg\" alt=\"Replica of King Kong over the Empire State Building\" class=\"wp-image-14816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1200px-King_Kong_15328332788.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1200px-King_Kong_15328332788-600x401.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1200px-King_Kong_15328332788-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1200px-King_Kong_15328332788-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">That\u2019s why even the tiniest details are highly recognizable to us, aren\u2019t they? Photo credit: Joe de Sousa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Over_4_million_people_visit_the_Empire_State_every_year\"><\/span>6. Over 4 million people visit the Empire State every year!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esbnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Observation Deck<\/a> attracts <strong>4 million visitors a year<\/strong> and generates millions more in profits&#8230;while the owners made little, if any, money on the office space.\u00a0 Let\u2019s just say, you won\u2019t be the only person visiting the #1 U.S. attraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lisha-riabinina-V_BVftBEGPc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Empire State Building Observation Deck\" class=\"wp-image-14817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lisha-riabinina-V_BVftBEGPc-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lisha-riabinina-V_BVftBEGPc-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lisha-riabinina-V_BVftBEGPc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lisha-riabinina-V_BVftBEGPc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It might get a little crowded up there at some points. Photo credit: Lisha Riabinina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Theres_an_annual_race_inside_the_building\"><\/span>7. There&#8217;s an annual race inside the building!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Empire State Building Run-Up was a foot race from ground level to the 86th floor observation deck held annually since 1978.&nbsp;There was a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, but in 2023 it made its return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The race covers a vertical distance of 1,050 ft (320m) and takes 1,576 steps. The record time? Nine minutes and 33 seconds, achieved by Australian cyclist Paul Crake in 2003.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you feeling lucky? Train hard and that is a record that you can definitely try to beat. This prestigious race is, after all, the world\u2019s first and most popular race to happen\u2026well, within a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3799295.jpg\" alt=\"person stretching and preparing for a race\" class=\"wp-image-14818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3799295.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3799295-600x427.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3799295-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3799295-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You\u2019ll have to train a bit before signing up for this race, that\u2019s for sure. Photo credit: Andrea Picquadio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lightning_strikes_the_building_100_times_per_year\"><\/span>8. Lightning strikes the building 100+ times per year!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s a sight worth seeing, no doubt. Of course, the building is ready for this and nothing too dangerous happens thanks to its safety measures.\u00a0 If you\u2019re in NYC on a rainy day, make sure to look up or, even better, get yourself to a good, cozy location where you can enjoy the lightning show.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timo-wagner-zNxmKF3zsBE-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Empire State Building by night with lights\" class=\"wp-image-14819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timo-wagner-zNxmKF3zsBE-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timo-wagner-zNxmKF3zsBE-unsplash-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timo-wagner-zNxmKF3zsBE-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timo-wagner-zNxmKF3zsBE-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Any minute, now\u2026 Photo credit: Timo Wagner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Its_a_romantic_spot_all_year_round\"><\/span>9. 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The Empire State is a certified green building!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>T<strong>he Empire State Building is the tallest LEED-certified building in the United States.<\/strong> It has a gold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/leed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEED<\/a> (Leadership in Energy and Environmental design) rating, granted in September 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means it\u2019s a healthy, highly efficient, cost-saving green building and it\u2019s constantly looking for ways to improve and contribute to the city it is such a fundamental part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">_______________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Empire_State_Building\"><\/span>FAQs \u2013 Visiting the Empire State Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_time_to_visit_to_avoid_crowds\"><\/span>What\u2019s the best time to visit to avoid crowds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early morning (right when it opens) or late at night are usually the best times to visit. 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