The Empire State Building isn’t the best view of New York City — and these are the photos to prove it

Which view of New York is your favorite?Harrison Jacobs/Business Insider

Until recently, the Empire State Building was considered the best skyscraper in New York from which to view the city’s iconic skyline.

That changed in 2014 when One World Trade Center, or the Freedom Tower, opened in Manhattan’s Financial District. The 1,776-foot tall tower immediately became the city’s tallest skyscraper.

With an observatory designed for breathtaking views, it also supplanted the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center as the place to see New York.

These photos, taken on a trip to all three popular skyscrapers, are proof-positive that there’s a new top tourist attraction in town.