After I talked about our holiday trip in Christmastime in New York City and the good eats that we dug ourselves into while we were there (even Hubby shared his version of that holiday trip), I was sure I wasn’t done with telling the story of that trip. LOL. What can I say? That was our first trip to the Big Apple and I was not just amazed, I totally fell in love with its entirety. Now I know why New York City is Hubby’s favorite city in the U.S. I’ve actually been kidding my husband that we should go back during spring break. Now, if only we had a budget for it. LOL.
Anyways, we arrived in the city on a Saturday afternoon. After we checked in at the hotel and got settled in, we went out to go check Times Square and hopefully grab us a dinner at a restaurant there. We stayed at a hotel on 8th Avenue which is located so close to Times Square so we were there at probably the world’s most famous spot right before we know it.
GIGANTIC BILLBOARDS
Those gigantic billboards with all those bright lights amazed me. And the square was packed! Like, really packed! I surely didn’t expect that many people. Like if you would compare it to traffic, it was like bumper to bumper. 🙂 But I have no problems with overcrowded places, but the little one did not like it at all. That was the first time that he had been to a place with such huge amount of a crowd. I think it kind of shocked him a bit.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
See that Christmas Tree on the Toshiba billboard? It was pretty!
It was 37 degrees Celsius that night so it was chilly.
FUN
But see that man in a diaper? I do wonder if he didn’t feel cold at all. I truly admired him for wearing only that on that chilly night. 🙂 Those people in costumes were there the whole time just waiting for people to have a photo taken with them. I would have loved to, but I think it was not for free. Haha.
DINNER
After soaking in all the magnificent bright lights and the huge ads surrounding us, we decided to grab dinner. And guess which one caught the eye of the little one first? Of course, it was McDonald’s! It felt so good after getting inside McDonald’s and feeling the warmth of the indoors. Whew!
We circled Times Square some more after dinner and decided to head back to the hotel and call it a night.
This was taken the following day after we had our breakfast at a diner on Times Square. That was the husband right there taking a photo of the billboard and that was our son beside him. This was the only start of that day where we walked miles and miles to explore the city all decked out for the holidays. You can read more of that story in my post Christmastime in New York City.
Have you been to New York City?
Times Square is one of those places that never ceases to amaze me. I’ve been there several times, and every time, I am still blown away.
I have never quite been able to get over the sheer scope of Times Square. No matter how many times I see it, I’m still amazed at the life and energy that place exudes.
Times Square is amazing. I loved my time in NYC. I would love to go back and spend a week shopping and exploring the city.
I have always dreamed of going there someday. If I get the chance to visit the US, NYC would be the first place I’d go.
I’ve never been in NYC but I’m hoping to travel this year Christmas with my family. Love those breathtaking photos, it’s true that NYC is beautiful.
I’m so deprived, lol. I’ve never been to NY therefore I’ve never been to times square. I search photos of this amazing place all the time because it’s the next best thing to being there.
New York is a place we would love to visit some day. I would love to see the huge buildings and all the huge billboards with all the lights. It can be a very beautiful experience for the whole family. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I love NYC, it’s so magical! I can’t wait to take my husband there for a getaway trip for our 10 year anniversary!
I visited NYC a few yeas ago and it was just great. I was not able to see Times Square, so that was a disppointment. Next time, I will be sure to see it.
I love New York! Time Square is incredible. It looks like you had an awesome time. I can’t wait to go back and take my kiddos with me.
I’ve been to Times Square in New York City once before. It was such an awesome experience!
i have always wanted to visit new york. it is def on my bucket list. your pics look great.
I absolutely love times square! I’m visiting New York again in March and I can’t wait. It’s one of my favourite cities in the world to travel to.