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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Visited Seven Magic Mountain in Las Vegas

We've made several trips to Vegas but this is our first time stopping by to see the seven magic mountains with our son. The photos you see in instagram, does not justify in person. These sculptures are beautiful, colorful and amazing. We came here late afternoon and it has small crowds. Lots of parking during that time too. To be honest, this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen during the pandemic 2020. You got to check it out and get your photos.

Seven Magic Mountains  is about 10 miles south of The Strip, on Las Vegas Blvd, and parallel to Interstate 15.  According to the website, this installation will remain until the end of 2021. We didn't spend much time there but we took enough time to enjoy this art installation while it's still standing. Worth stopping by for a photo opportunity if you are in Vegas.

Seven towers of colorful, stacked boulders standing more than 25 ft. high.

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10 Free Things To Do in Las Vegas

Around the world, Las Vegas is known as adult Disneyland, not the one that was made for families. And yet over the years Las Vegas has worked to broaden its appeal to a wider market that includes families with children.  Each hotel in Vegas is a miniature theme park. The energy, the bright lights, amazing hotels and sights and more can be found in or around them. One of the great things about Vegas is there is always something new in town to check out.  Although some of the sights may be very expensive, luckily there is some attractions that  you don’t really need to pay for anything in Sin City to have a great time.  Walking down The Strip of Vegas is the only way to truly feel how big Vegas is.  Just remember wear comfortable shoes, the Strip is very, very long if you get too tired, you can always grab a taxi cab to take you back to your hotel.

We had so much fun just walking up and down the Strip and checking out different hotels.  I made a list for you  for 10 Free Things to do while in Vegas.

1.  The Venetian Hotel and Casino

It is said that Venice is one Europe's most romantic and is the most beautiful city.  To be able to experience it you have to visit the city in person as you'll get a better appreciation of the amazing waterways and interconnecting bridges throughout this city. To those who can't make it to Venice, Italy, The Venetian Hotel Las Vegas delivers some of the scenery along with its Las Vegas tweaks.  Make memories with your loved one by taking a gondola ride through Venice's narrow waterways while admiring the Renaissance era's multi-colored structures or travel across the Grand Canal watching the summer sunset.     Even though  these replicas are smaller in scale when compared with the originals and they're mostly made from fiberglass not stone but you'll get the idea.

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The Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

Located in the heart of the Strip making it the center of the Las Vegas excitement. The Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas with contemporary decor stands out for its Mediterranean feel.  The hotel, named to invoke the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, features chandelier domes, marble floors, neoclassical arches, ornate fountains, and statues. There is a wave pools and lazy rivers, crisp cocktails and private cabanas at Monte Carlo perfect for tropical retreat. The Blvd Plaza located in front of the resort is the ultimate gathering spot and ideal setting to relax, re-energize and socialize. It features a variety of unique culinary venues and a casual, lively environment. The resort is neighbor to the all-new park,  outdoor destination for dining and entertainment and the state-of-the-art T-Mobile Arena.

We have not stayed at the Monte Carlo Hotel on this trip so I can't say much about the hotel service. However I thought it was worth a visit while in Vegas.

Monte Carlo Hotel themed is inspired by European-style Architecture.

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The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Each resort along The Las Vegas Strip has its own ambience and characteristics, with the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino  being both classy and elegant. This hotel theme is Oceanic Island paradise set in the desert of Las Vegas. We really like the Mandalay Bay. Each hotel room has beautifully gold leafed windows.  When flying into or out of McCarran Airport, Mandalay Bay (and Luxor) are the most prominent Hotels you will see. Mandalay Bay is located on the far south end of the Strip almost directly across from McCarran Airport.

One of the attraction in this hotel is the Shark Reef Aquarium.  Here you will experience the undersea ocean of fantastic sights. A face-to-face with some of the earth's most fascinating creatures in North America's only predator-based aquarium and exhibit. See sharks of all kinds, along with saw-fish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, moon jellies and the rare golden crocodiles. It's a reasonable size aquarium considering that it is attached to the hotel.  Prices are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $14 for kids.

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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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The Luxor Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

Luxor is one of the most known hotels in  Las Vegas because of Egyptian theme,  interior walls of a pyramid style tower and  twin ziggurat towers.  It has two hotel buildings, the Pyramid and the Tower:  the Tower is newer but i think the Pyramid is pretty cool because your window in the room is at an angle.

We stayed at Luxor for five nights in mid October and were really happy with everything. Luxor hotel  is located further end of the strip, but right down the street from the airport. Its always fun to walk into this hotel.  Just seeing the pyramid structure is really cool. Since Luxor is at the end of the strip, it's nice that there's a tram that connects from Luxor-Mandalay- Excalibur,  from there you can walk to New York New York or cross the strip to hop on the bus.  

The hotel is named after the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes) in Egypt

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Dine-In at Heart Attack Grill Las Vegas

My husband and I stumbled across this place while we were in Fremont East downtown old Las Vegas Strip. This restaurant was absolutely hilarious, I have seen The Heart Attack Grill before from several TV programs. This restaurant is in the Guinness Book of Records for fattiest burger. I'm a little apprehensive about this place, quiet frankly I'm not fond of fatty foods but I wanted to experience it. Their menu is really unbelievable high calories , I was amazed  by the size of the portions and the price.  A good gimmick was to give a free "meal" to anyone who weighed over 350 lbs. You can weigh yourself before entering. When you walk in they will put a bracelet on your wrist and give you a hospital gown to wear. The waitresses and bar tenders wear nurses are like Hooters girls . There is nothing low calorie about this place and you have to eat your entire hamburger. For the tourist  like us remember, only order the burger you can eat or you will get paddled by the nurses for not eating all of your food.  At the end of the day, you definitely will leave feeling full and bloated. It's all in the experience.

Heart Attack Restaurant Signage at the Entrance

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The Caesar Palace Las Vegas Hotel

I might have a little bias towards this hotel because I love the movie “The Hangover”. It was a blast walking and recalling the naughtiness of the characters in this movies. Like the ancient Roman era it celebrates, everything about this place is extravagant and over the top. Caesars Palace is one of the first places that comes to mind when I think of Las Vegas.  This iconic Las Vegas Resort was one of Vegas first themed, luxury-style resorts in Las Vegas Strip for decades.

The Caesars Palace location is right in the center of the Strip, could not be more convenient. Besides walking, other forms of transportation that are readily available to take you wherever in Las Vegas you wish to go include taxis, the Deuce bus, and the Las Vegas Monorail which has a stop at Caesars.With the amount of shopping, dining, and entertainment available on-site, you can have a pretty exciting time in this hotel.

The Forum Shops at the Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino

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The Eiffel Tower Experience Las Vegas

Located on the Strip, Paris Las Vegas is one of the most easily recognized resorts in the city. Out front is a scale model of the Eiffel Tower, and down the way is a recreation of the Paris Opera House. W went to the top of the Eiffel Tower Experience that has an observation deck with incredible 360-degree views. It may only be a 50% replica of the real Eiffel Tower but it is well worth the ride to the top. We felt like we were really in Paris for a moment. We went there late afternoon there's only small crowd that time. The glass fronted lift was a bit scary seeing outside. But once you reach the top, the views take over. The elevator ride takes 30 seconds and  will take you up to 40+ stories that will gives you a great view of the strip from many directions.

View on top of Eiffel Tower

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