Things To Do at and Near Aria Las Vegas
When it comes to quality and luxury, Aria sits near the top of the MGM heap with a room product that's far superior to the chain's low & mid-tier options.
Catering to a higher-end clientele, Aria offers a range of upscale dining options spanning the culinary spectrum, including Asian, French, Italian, and American-inspired restaurants.
While I enjoyed my stay in one of Aria's baseline King Rooms, I was excited to learn that every room in the tower will be renovated as part of a project launching in late 2026.
Things To Do at Aria Las Vegas
Explore the Fine Art Collection: Aria has scattered numerous artistic creations around the property, and publishes a map to help guests navigate the collection.
Notable works of art on display include a Henry Moore sculpture near the hotel lobby, Maya Lin's "Silver River" above the registration desk, and Nancy Rubins' Big Edge in front of the resort, made from hundreds of boats.
Enjoy a Unique Happy Hour: While most happy hours on the Strip tout cheap domestic beer or rail cocktails, Bardot Brasserie offers some uniqueness.
Specifically, you can score a Kronenbourg 1664, Golden Road Blonde, or Space Dust IPA for $7, and discounted wine by the glass Tuesday-Saturday from 5 pm - 7 pm.
Splurge on Steak & Eggs: Recently, I had a food & beverage credit to burn and swung into Salt & Ivy for their $38 ribeye steak & eggs. One of the best I've had on the Strip, and I can't wait to stop back in.
Visit a Speakeasy: Easy's Cocktail Lounge is located in Aria's Proper Eats Food Hall and is an elegant throwback to the Prohibition era.
Reservations are recommended, and the lounge is located behind a donut & coffee shop of the same name.
Party at the LIQUID Pool Lounge: While Aria offers 3 distinct pool scenes, those looking for a party experience should check out their LIQUID dayclub.
Offering a rotation of DJs that includes DJ Nova, DJ Karma, and DJ Lucky Lou, among others, LIQUID is an intimate venue by Vegas standards, weighing in at a total of 16,000 square feet and only 8 cabanas.
Catch a Free Ride: The Aria Express Tram is completely free and offers stops at Bellagio, Aria, Crystals, and Park MGM. Not a bad way to save a few steps!
Take a Unique Photo: Aria creates an annual holiday display, usually unveiled in November.
Historically, the Winter Wonderland display has featured a sugar palace and a 6-foot-tall gingerbread man. Pretty festive stuff!
Even when the holiday display isn't set up, Aria offers ever-changing photo opportunities unlike anything else in Vegas.
Things To Do Near Aria
Eat at a GREAT Buffet: While Aria permanently shuttered its buffet, both Cosmopolitan and Bellagio are steps away and are recognized as two of the better buffets currently open in Vegas.
Cosmopolitan is now connected to Vdara (Vdara is steps from Aria, btw) via an indoor walkway and is minutes from Aria. That walkway empties out into the Wicked Spoon Buffet, open daily for brunch.
Bellagio is also connected to Vdara via the same walkway, although the buffet offering is a hair more "pedestrian" and no longer qualifies as one of the top 3 Vegas buffets (IMO).
Museum of Illusions: Located between the Shops at Crystals and Cosmopolitan, the Museum of Illusions is legitimately cool.
Inside is an array of mind-bending illusions, but the coolest ones are the photo ops that YOU get to be a part of. A great idea to fill out your vacation photo album.
Arte Museum: Also sandwiched between The Shops at Crystals and The Cosmopolitan, Arte Museum is chock-full of visuals that blend the natural and digital worlds.
I found a handful of the rooms quite impressive, while others felt a bit "mailed in". Regardless, customer reviews seem pretty positive, even if I was underwhelmed for the $50+ price tag.
Enjoy Bellagio's Freebies: After hitting the buffet, be sure to stop by the conservatory, which changes its floral displays seasonally.
Of course, you'd be remiss to skip the Fountains of Bellagio, which call the man-made lake in front of the resort home.
Dine with a View: Fans of the Bellagio Fountains should explore eating at these restaurants with a Bellagio Fountain View, which can be found at Bellagio and surrounding resorts like Paris, The Vanderpump Hotel, and The Cosmopolitan.
Find a Speakeasy: When it comes to speakeasies in Las Vegas, Cosmopolitan is the center of the universe.
Cosmo's trio of hidden lounges includes Ghost Donkey, The Ski Lodge, and The Barbershop - Click your desired speakeasy for entry instructions!
My personal favorite of the three is The Ski Lodge - Try the Old Fashioned!
High-End Shopping: The Shops at Crystals are steps away from Aria and offer luxury shopping and dining right on the Strip.
If outlets like Balenciaga, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana get your heart pumping, make a stop.
Crystals is also home to Princess Diana: A Tribute Exhibition, a museum packed with artifacts from Diana's life, including handwritten correspondence. It's well done.
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is a new attraction in the Shops at Crystals, and it showcases the 34 frescoes of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.
The room has a cool look, and I'm sure the topic appeals to plenty of folks... but I thought it was boring.
Tickets start in the mid-$30s.
Hopefully, I helped you identify a few itinerary-worthy things to do at Aria!
Ultimately, Aria is a great resort fit if you desire an above-average hotel product, upscale dining options, and a great location.
See Also: Things to Do at EVERY resort on the Strip!
I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
