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United Nations : New York City, New York : Trip Report

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Hours: 10a-6p every day
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United Nations

I left the kids with a babysitter to visit the United Nations Building by myself. Good thing too because when I got there I found out children under 5 are not allowed on the tour. The tour is pretty much required as that's the only way you can view the various committee rooms and halls.

Once you get through the very tight airport-like security you end up in the lobby of the public area. There was an art exhibit there and that's also where you signed up and waited for tours. Tours at the United Nations are given in several languages. There were tours in English leaving about every 10 minutes. The other languages were much less frequent.

The tour included an overview of the history and current structure of the United Nations. Then we were shown each of the Chambers where the important business of the United Nations takes place. The tour was done very quickly since they have so many visitors. Our guide kept close tabs on the group and wouldn't allow anyone to wander around at all for obvious security reasons.


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Next: A few blocks from our hotel was the Empire State Building.