United Nations 1st Ave. bet. 42nd & 48th St. (212) 963-8687 9:30-16:45, Close: Jan-Feb, Sat, Sun, Check for holiday closing Free, 1hr guided tour:$12.50, Students& Seniors (60+) $8, Children 5-12 $6.50 |
| New York City is the International Headquarters of the United Nations. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. financed the construction of this complex in 1950. It consists of three buildings; the General Assembly, the Security Council and a skyscraper office building. |