Visited the Hello Kitty Cafe Las vegas

We were visiting Las Vegas, staying at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. I heard about the Hello Kitty Cafe located just outside the hotel. We were there too early and so we decided to take photos before they open.  If you are a fan of hello kitty;  finding this cafe was a plus for your trip in Vegas.

 

The Hello Kitty Cafe is a fun little spot in Las Vegas. It’s basically a food truck. You can get hot or cold beverages and a sweet treats. They also sell shirts and other merchandise.  They have an area to seat on and its decorated as well so you can enjoy your treats.

 

Hello Kitty Cafe - a fun little place in the heart of Vegas.

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Places we Visit in Western New York for Holidays

We stopped at the New York State Welcome Center at the Grand Island  on the way from Scranton, PA  to Buffalo. To get to this WNY Welcome Center, you have to use the Whitehaven Road exit on the 190. What awaits you is a HUGE " I Love NY" sign and a building that is part museum and part snack bar. Inside there is a lot of NY history on the walls plus a huge sitting area and many table to eat at. There is a Taste of NY snack shop with all kinds of "goodies" from Western NY for sale.  Food is a little pricey but not unexpected. There is a huge amount of parking both for cars and  trucks plus a number of electric charging stations.

We have been gone for nearly seven years but I guess we still ❤ NY!

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Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Whether you live in the area or are just visiting, spend a few minutes seeing the stars. You never know who you might find or who you might see while doing so. Visiting the Hollywood Walk  of Fame reminds me of New York Times Square and the Las Vegas Strip, with a endless cast of characters and imitators. I really enjoyed coming up to a star whose name I recognized, the whole entire walk is very historic.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous and most visited attractions in the Los Angeles area. This iconic strip attracts more than 10 million visitors annually hoping to find a star who has inspired them and their family. Per Wikipedia, today the Walk of Fame included 2500 stars and counting ,each star is a pink terrazzo five-point stars rimmed with brass block letter.  If you are looking for a specific star, you can try Google for the location.

Downtown Hollywood

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The Magical time at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a national historic landmark in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Right up there with Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. It is amazing to see during Christmas time. I love watching people ice skate on the rink. It just pits a smile on your face. There is also an observatory at the top of the building, which we didn't visit this time.

Since this place is so well known in NYC, the place is very crowded. There are so many visitors/tourists at times, it will be a short wait to take photos so that not many people are around you in the photo. Luckily, there are many benches around the area that you can sit on to rest at. The area is very well maintained and clean. Lots of stores to check out in the area and across the street is Saks on Fifth Avenue if you want to do some shopping. Regardless of your feelings about the big crowd, this building is a must when visiting the Big Apple.

The Rockefeller Center is beautifully decorated walkway, gaze at the ice skaters below, and watch the light display across street at Saks 5th avenue.

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1-Day Trip to New York City

Welcome to New York City!  NYC is an amazing city so much to see and do here. It blows my mind how many people who visit from all around the world. Flock to New York City and then stand around Time Square looking at high buildings and advertisement lights. The streets of New York are  always busy and crowded day and night.  Definitely a fast-paced place to be.

I have not been here for years and it was great to come back.  I was so excited about it. I felt like I was finally and officially in New York City. We  usually stay on a budget hotel so I cannot speak too much on hotel stays. However, I suggest look for a rental condo or apartment around downtown and hire NYC maid services for your cleaning needs.


and hire  or suggest any other accommodation options. Other than go find a hotel outside NYC. 

New York City offers so many tourist attractions that it will be difficult to fit them all into one day. When you are short on time, it helps that many activities are close together, making it easy to move from one thing to the next rather quickly. Try to do as much as you can, and save the rest for a repeat visit. Here are some of the places you can check out while you're in the Big Apple. 

1. Visit the Time Square 

The main hot spot for tourists.  No matter what time of day it is, it's always live and vibrant.  Times Square is  swarming with people who come from all over the world to see this place.  There's plenty of shopping that can be done around here as well as several places to eat at with in the proximity . And of course, on the center of Times Square where everyone gather to watch the New Year's Eve Ball Drop.  You can't go to New York without visiting Times Square.

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Experience Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip is one of the most famous streets in the world. Bright light city it's like nothing you've ever seen before. It’s filled with everything that mankind can produce and some of the hotels, shows and attractions are just beyond belief. The tram through the strip was a neat experience too. Conquering the Las Vegas is entirely too much to do in one day. There's so much to see, take pictures of and do on The Strip. It's awesome and overwhelming at the same time. It’s always a fun place to visit. Not necessary to gamble just enjoy the shows, people and scenery. Bring your walking shoes because this is such a lengthy stretch of land. Sometimes the driveway to the hotels can feel like its miles long so be prepared to walk. Walking the Strip is great exercise too.

No trip to Vegas without visiting the downtown. Take a trip to Fremont Street to experience some old school Vegas vibe. Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas is a fun little, often-forgotten gem of a good time that brings to mind the Sin City days of old. While it’s not real close to the Strip, it is a worthwhile trip to experience the unique character of casinos and bars completely different than the mega resorts found on the Strip.

Old Vegas Downtown

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