Whether you’re an out-of-towner visiting New York for the first time, or a home-grown native, it’s never too late to brush up on some world affairs knowledge and take the New York United Nations tour. The summer months offer an ideal time to go: there’s more free time, beautiful views of the East River, and good reason to escape the heat. The Visitor Centre is located at 1st Avenue at 46th Street, midtown Manhattan. 212-963-8687. http://visit.un.org/wcm/content/site/visitors/lang/en/home/tours_ticket
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