The stairs in Empire State Building have 1860 steps, but no one uses stairs to get to the top of the building. Empire State Building is equipped with 73 elevators, some of which are made especially for tourists. The 86th floor of the building, located at the height of 320 meters, is equipped with a large observation platform, from which guests will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of New York. When the weather is good, the visibility from the deck is more than 70 km. Moreover, there is a smaller observation deck with a glazed floor at the 102th store, but entrance to this deck is paid and costs $15.00. Every year, Empire State Building is visited by 3.5 million tourists. That’s an average of 10,000 people a day! The lighting on the top of the building is different and its color changes depending on the season or on special occasions. For instance, during the American Open tennis championship the top of the building becomes yellow, just like the color of a tennis ball, and on Christmas it’s red and green.
Fifth Avenue. New York is home to an unprecedented number of different shops, from cheap to very expensive. Fifth Avenue is, without a doubt, the most elegant and luxurious shopping street of the city. The most famous skyscrapers of New York, such as Empire State Building and Trump Tower, owned by billionaire Donald Trump, are lined along Fifth Avenue. The Church of St. Patrick is also located here. The church looks really tiny next to such giants. The Rockefeller Center is a popular entertainment destination. In addition to numerous entertainment facilities the center is the location of Radio City Music Hall.
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