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The Empire State Building, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, has renovated its 102nd floor observatory. Here’s a first look at the even-better view.

The Empire State Building, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, has renovated its 102nd floor observatory. Here’s a first look at the even-better view.