I think the best place to go in my city is Times Square.. It is kid friendly, I go there all the time with my children. I go there to movies, or just walk around, day or night, anytime. I have never been robbed around this area iether, I guess due to the crowds, and there is always free entertainment on the streets.
Pros: arcades, movies, ease of transportatio
Cons: people overcrowding, scaffolding/construct, too near Bus terminal
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