The queues (in America they call them 'lines') for the Empire State are very long on a clear day. However, tickets are valid any day so if you pass by on a cloudy day when there are little or no queues pop in to buy tickets for use later in your trip. This should save about 20-30 minutes queue time when you want to go up on a clear day.

Empire state building - 5th Avenue at 34th

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A hip little bar with fantastic views of the skyline as the sun sets. Lounge on the beds on the hotel roof and watch the Empire State and chrysler building turn their lights on.

Shelburne Hotel roof, 303 Lexington Avenue, at around 36th street

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