New York - Empire State Building

There are actually two observatories atop the Empire State Building:

86th Floor Observatory (1,050 feet or 320 meters): is reached by high speed, automatic elevators, has both a glass-enclosed area, which is heated in winter and cooled in summer, and spacious outdoor promenades on all four sides of the Building.

102nd Floor Observatory: Standing on the 102nd floor - 1,250 feet (381 meters) above the bustling streets below. On clear days visitors can see the surrounding countryside for distances up to 80 miles, looking into the neighboring states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as New York.

The New York Skyride, located on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building, takes visitors on a simulated whirl wind tour of nearly three dozen famous landmarks in New York. The ride features seats which are synched to the imagery on the screen, providing a realistic feel of flight through New York. Actor Kevin Bacon narrates the 30-minute adventure. The Skyride has received mixed reviews.