You can go up to the 86th floor for wonderful views of the city In 1945 a plane flew over Manhattan and hit the 79th floor of the building. Fourteen people died in the accident. The United Nations Building is by the East River at First Avenue and 45th Street. It has beautiful gardens by the river, People from more than 190 countries meet and work here. There are tours most days. and you can see some interesting statues in the gardens. Every day, trains take half a million people to and from the Grand Central Terminal on East 42nd Street at Park Avenue. This wonderful building opened in 1913. The main part is 275 feet long and 125 feet high. Look up at the beautiful blue ceiling with its 2,500 stars. The windows are 60 feet high. The Grand Central oyster Bar is one of New York's most famous restaurants, and there are lots more restaurants, cafes and shops. There are free tours on Wednesdays and Fridays.