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$50+Sleep in the former Hotel Tudor in Tudor City, steps from Grand Central Terminal and close to the United Nations.
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United Nations Headquarters
United Nations Headquarters is a sightseeing stop in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
46th St & 1st Ave · New York, NY
Why you should go…
The United Nations complex, completed in 1952 on the East River, includes the 39-story Secretariat and the General Assembly Building, with the flags of all 193 member states lined up outside. One-hour guided tours visit the General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chamber when meetings permit. Every visitor must register on the UN security website before arriving, and children under 5 are not allowed on tours.
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