It's a stunning place to visit especially if you'r...

It's a stunning place to visit especially if you're a Manhattan first-timer, however if you don't go at the crack of dawn it's crazily busy. From my impressions, it also isn't the safest place in the world judging by the fact that I saw a lady shoplifting from Gap and an active drug dealer in a span of 5 minutes. Beware of the scammers in costumes dressed up as movie characters - they are almost definitely going to force you to give them money.