It is the best place for completely chilling out and people watching. I've been there in the summer and in the fall and both those times of year it is beautiful. I would now love to see it in covered in snow. It's a great place to sit with a book or your journal on a sunny day and it's a great place just to wander around and watch people rollerblading and seeing some of the strangest buskers I have ever seen. You forget you are in the city, but there are some fantastic views of the skyscrapers of New York from the park reminding you that, as peaceful as it is, you are still in one of the busiest cities in the world. Check out the fantastic view from the Wollman Ice Rink. It is very easy to lose yourself for an entire day just chilling out in Central Park.

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I've travelled a fair bit on my own and this is by far the safest and friendliest city I have ever been to.

Look at a map for less than a minute on any street corner and somebody will come and offer their help. I've never been one for going to restaurants on my own but sometimes it's necessary.

This city is the only place I have felt comfortable doing this, no matter what day it is or what time of day.

Most importantly I have never felt so safe walking around a city on my own at night. How can you not be safe in the city that never sleeps? If you are in any doubt there is always a shop open that you can duck into.

I've always stayed in Greenwich or Chelsea and have never had a problem walking around at any hour of the night.

Of course going on holiday is more fun with a friend, but if you are travelling on your own I would highly recommend a stopover in New York.

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I spent a wonderful afternoon just walking around the parks looking at all the different memorials - from the better known president memorials (Lincoln/Jefferson) to memorials commemorating wars (the Korean War Memorial is breathtaking) and a very cuddly looking statue of Einstein. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. All are very close together and it's all free.

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