Do I have to wait in the security line at the Empire State Building even with a CityPASS?
Yes. The Empire State Building isn’t just a New York attraction, it is a national icon and security of its facilities, tenants and guests is taken very seriously. So everyone goes through the airport-like security screening lines in advance of ascending to the observation level. Tip: Go early or go at dusk to avoid the longest lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.
