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Midtown
The lights of Times Square, The Spires
of the Empire State and
Chrysler buildings, Rockefeller Center, the United Nations Headquar-
ters, stores on 5th Avenue, museums, theaters, and grand buildings
galore - all are found in the midtown area between 34th and 59th
streets, extending from the East River as far as Broadway. The con-
centration of attractions makes this the most important area of the
city for visitors, and many a day can be spent taking in the sights.
Fifth Avenue, the dividing line between the East and West sides, is in
many ways the Main Street of Manhattan, and in itself offers a gen-
erous sampling of the city's riches, from architecture to commerce.
Midtown also reflects the city's characteristic diversity, with attrac-
tions that range from the bustling retail of the Diamond District, to the
stately halls of the New York Public Library.
