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See the stunning architecture of the United Nations Headquarters, located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. The complex was built in 1950 on land donated by the Rockefeller family and the famous building overlooks the East River on what is considered "international territory." The building is highly identifiable due to the fact that its perimeter fence is lined with flagpoles presenting the flags of all the UN member states and the UN flag.
Another of New York City's many famous landmarks, the Federal Hall National Memorial resides on the also-famous Wall Street. The hall operates as a museum and features exhibits like George Washington's Inauguration Gallery that displays the Bible used to swear him into office, Freedom of the Press illuminates the imprisonment of John Peter Zenger, Journey to Federal Hall is an eight minute video noting the history of the Federal Hall and more. Visit this attraction to see its well-known bronze statue of George Washington perched on the front steps. The statue was erected in 1882 and commemorates the site where he was inaugurated as the first US President.
From creativity to world culture, art and science, The Children's Museum of Manhattan has plenty of entertaining exhibits and attractions to occupy and educate its pint-sized visitors. Some of the more interesting exhibitions have included the Art of Andy Warhol, Body Odyssey, and Oh, Suess! Off to Great Places.
Burn calories as you're taking them in on an excursion with Food on Foot Tours. NYC has world famous cuisine and the people here walk everywhere, so this tour definitely makes sense if you're wanting to experience the city like a local. The tour will take you through famous neighborhoods to eat some of the best foods The Big Apple has to offer.