United Nations World Headquarters

Pros: It's in New York where I live.
Cons: Definite anti US tone set in an exhibit.

The world moved beyond the inept League of Nations and, almost sixty years ago, adopted the dream of the United Nations. The thought that a world of sovereign states, could join and work together for the good of all peoples is a lofty and noble goal. The ...

Pros: Noble purpose, thought-provoking artwork, an international enclave devoted to the needs of the many
Cons: Fast-paced tour, lack of access to the gardens

Background “The gardens are closed.” What a disappointment! There they are still, spreading down to the East River with well-kept lawns, trees that are graceful and mature, manicured shrubs, walks and paths flanked by beds of annuals ...

Pros: a lot of information on the tour, get to sit in actual council rooms
Cons: tour logistics, free exhibits small and turn over quickly, restrooms in basement only

Located between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive through most of the 40s, the United Nations World Headquarters is home to offices, diplomatic spaces, meeting rooms, artwork from all over the world, and even its own post office. It needs that post office because ...