Love is in the Air: The Empire State Building Celebrates Valentine’s Day with NYC’s Most Extravagant Date, Proposal Package, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Screening and Annual Tower Lighting

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The Empire State Building has announced its Valentine's Day 2024 celebrations, featuring several romantic experiences. The centerpiece is the exclusive 'Empire for Two' package, a $20,000 once-in-a-lifetime date night offering a private three-course dinner with wine pairing on the 102nd Floor Observatory, complete with live music and exclusive access to the building's attractions.

Additional Valentine's offerings include a special screening of 'Sleepless in Seattle' on the 80th Floor, the 'Happily Ever Empire' proposal package with private Observatory access and champagne, and a Baked by Melissa pop-up cart operating from Feb. 5-23. The building will feature its traditional pink heartbeat lighting display on February 14.

Recently voted the #1 attraction worldwide in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, the Observatory underwent a $165 million renovation featuring nine new gallery spaces and an enhanced 102nd Floor Observatory experience.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celebrate love at the “World’s Most Romantic Building.” The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced its romantic Valentine’s Day plans which include a themed movie screening, special proposal package, and New York City’s most unique date for one lucky couple this February.

Love is in the Air: The Empire State Building Celebrates Valentine’s Day with NYC’s Most Extravagant Date, Proposal Package, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Screening and Annual Tower Lighting (Photo: Business Wire)

• Empire for Two – In 2024, two lucky Valentines had the Empire State Building Observatory to themselves with the premier of this once-in-a-lifetime date night: a gourmet dinner with wine pairing on the exclusive 102^nd Floor Observatory. The three-course dinner – curated and prepared by the head chef at ESB’s restaurant, STATE Grill and Bar – features a delicious chef’s tasting menu accompanied by a live musician and themed table setting and of course, the private enjoyment of the most beautiful view of all of New York City. Before dinner, the couple will enjoy Champagne and a private tour of the Empire State Building’s immersive museum and 86^th Floor Observatory, which will remain closed for the entirety of the date. Learn more about the $20,000 opportunity here.
  
  
• Movie Magic – “Sleepless in Seattle,” the classic 90s love story that features scenes filmed at the Empire State Building, will air again this year in a special screening on the building’s 80^th Floor on Feb. 14. Guests will enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks with the film and cap off the night with New York City’s best views from the 86^th and 102^nd Floor Observatories.
  
  
• Toast to Forever – ESB’s exclusive Happily Ever Empire proposal package offers an exclusive guided tour of the Observatory Experience; a private, roped-off corner of the 86^th Floor Observatory to pop the question; and a bottle of Champagne to celebrate.
  
  
• Sweet Treats – From Feb. 5 to 23, NYC-based confectioner Baked by Melissa will reside at a dedicated pop-up cart to offer an assortment of sweets on the iconic 86^th Floor Observatory every Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  
  
• Light the Night – On Feb. 14, the Empire State Building will shine its world-famous tower lights in a pink heartbeat in its annual Valentine’s Day gift to New York City. Text CONNECT to 274-16 to receive real-time updates on the Empire State Building’s tower lights.

“The Empire State Building is a symbol of timeless romance that provides the backdrop for countless first dates, proposals, and anniversary celebrations all throughout the year,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory. “We are excited to welcome our guests from around the globe to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the ‘World’s Most Romantic Building.’”

The Empire State Building’s world-famous Observatory Experience underwent a $165 million reimagination that added a new interactive museum with nine galleries, bespoke host uniforms, and a new 102^nd Floor Observatory with unmatched views from the heart of New York City. The iconic Observatory Experience was recently voted the number one attraction in the world – and number one in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.

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About the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102^nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86^th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

Source: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
Category: Observatory

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Source: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

FAQ

How much does the Empire State Building's 'Empire for Two' Valentine's package cost in 2024?

The 'Empire for Two' Valentine's package at the Empire State Building costs $20,000, including a private three-course dinner with wine pairing on the 102nd Floor Observatory, exclusive building access, and a private tour.

What Valentine's Day activities are available at the Empire State Building in 2024?

The Empire State Building offers multiple Valentine's activities including the 'Empire for Two' private dinner package, 'Sleepless in Seattle' movie screening, 'Happily Ever Empire' proposal package, and a Baked by Melissa pop-up cart from Feb. 5-23.

When will the Baked by Melissa pop-up be available at the Empire State Building Observatory?

The Baked by Melissa pop-up cart will be available on the 86th Floor Observatory from February 5-23, operating Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What special lighting display will the Empire State Building feature on Valentine's Day 2024?

The Empire State Building will display its traditional pink heartbeat lighting pattern on February 14, 2024, as an annual Valentine's Day gift to New York City.

What recent recognition did the Empire State Building Observatory receive?

The Empire State Building Observatory was voted the number one attraction in the world and the U.S. for the third consecutive year in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.