The first thing on the agenda was the top of the Empire State Building. Once we got down there and realized that the wait was several hours long we ditched that plan and went shopping instead. But I did get some great shots featuring the famous Empire State Building and the equally iconic Flatiron building. 
Fun Fact: The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. Its name is derived from the nickname for the state of New York. It stood as the world's tallest building for more than forty years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the destruction on September 11th, the Empire State Building again became the tallest building in New York.
Fun Fact: The Flatiron Building, which when constructed was called the Fuller Building, was one of the tallest buildings in New York City upon its completion in 1902. It is considered to be one of the first skyscrapers. It's interior is known for having strangely-shaped offices with walls that cut through at an angle on their way to the skyscraper’s famous point. These “point” offices are the most coveted and feature amazing northern views that look directly upon another famous Manhattan landmark, the Empire State Building
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isn't the flat iron building amazing?! it's my favorite. i lived on 73rd and broadway. upper west side.
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