The building is an inspiring of engineering and a ...

The building is an inspiring of engineering and a real beauty from below. I'm a bit less enthralled with the experience atop on the observation deck of the 101st, which although offers a really exceptional view of the city, feels commonplace and needlessly commercial (the shine and stink of a overproduced Hollywood movie trailer) rather than grandiose or unique. The staff gave me the impression that their sole purpose was to sell overprice pictures and trinkets. For my money,, the Empire State Building is a better choice.