Nightlife & the Arts in Aruba
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Nightlife & the Arts in Aruba
| Name | Category | Location |
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7 West
This restaurant draws a chic crowd of locals and tourists every... |
Dance Clubs | Oranjestad |
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Mi Dushi
You can take a Sunset Happy Hour Cruise aboard this 80-foot sailing... |
Entertainment Cruises | Oranjestad |
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Access
This gallery, a major venue for Caribbean art, is also home to... |
Art Galleries | Aruba |
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Alhambra Casino
Amid the Spanish-style arches and leaded glass, you can try your... |
Casinos | Oranjestad |
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Aruba Marriott
Don't pass up the fun Carnival-theme show here just because it's... |
Themed Entertainment | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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Bambu
This local joint offers typical Aruban food, cheap drinks, and... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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Bon Bini Festival
This year-round folklore event (the name means "welcome" in Papiamento)... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
For a few nights each October you can hear jazz and Latin music... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Cas Di Cultura
The National Theater of Aruba, the island's cultural center... |
Arts Centers | Aruba |
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Casablanca Casino
The Westin Aruba's Resort & Casino's elegant casino has a... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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The Casino at the Radisson Aruba Resort
Although it measures 16,000 square feet, this casino takes a... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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Charlie's Bar
An Aruba institution since 1941, Charlie's is a bit far from... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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Cheta's Bar
Since 1948, Cheta's has been a real locals' joint. It holds no... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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CILO
Live bands perform most weekends at this popular downtown hangout... |
Music Clubs | Oranjestad |
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Crystal Casino
Adorned with Austrian crystal chandeliers and gold-leaf columns... |
Casinos | Oranjestad |
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The Dande Stroll
New Year's Eve is a big deal in most places, but on Aruba the... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Excelsior Casino
The Excelsior, the birthplace of Caribbean stud, also offers... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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Galeria Eterno
You can find local and international artists at work here, as... |
Art Galleries | Aruba |
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Galeria Harmonia
The island's largest exhibition space has a permanent collection... |
Art Galleries | Aruba |
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Garufa Cigar & Cocktail Lounge
Most nights there's jazz and other live entertainment at this... |
Music Clubs | Oranjestad |
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Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery
A permanent exhibition by Aruban artists is featured here.... |
Art Galleries | Aruba |
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Gilligan's
The Radisson's beachside bar puts local bands in the spotlight... |
Music Clubs | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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Havana Beach Club
This hot spot has a happy hour every Friday night until 2 am... |
Music Clubs | Oranjestad |
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Hi-Winds Pro Am Windsurfing Competition
Windsurfers of all skill levels from more than 30 different countries... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Holiday Inn Sunspree
Get your limbo on at this Wednesday-night party.... |
Themed Entertainment | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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Hyatt Regency Casino
Ablaze with neon, this hotel casino is an enormous complex with... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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Iguana Joe's
The reptilian-themed decor is as colorful and creative as the... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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Insight Art Studio
Owner Alida Martinez, a Venezuelan-born artist, likes more-avant-garde... |
Art Galleries | Aruba |
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Mambo Jambo
Sip one of several concoctions sold nowhere else on the island... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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National Anthem & Flag Day
On March 18, an official holiday, you can stop by Plaza Betico... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Pata Pata
At this hopping Eagle Beach spot, musicians take to the stage... |
Music Clubs | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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Pelican Terrace
Sip creative cocktails, dance around the pool, and grab a late-night... |
Bars | Oranjestad |
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Rick's Café
Local bands alternate sets at this popular watering hole inside... |
Music Clubs | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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The Riu Palace Casino
With a preponderance of dark woods and lavish fabrics, the Rui... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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The Royal Palm Casino
The Occidental Grand Aruba's casino opens daily at noon for slots... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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Seaport Casino
The low-key gambling here is at a waterside location adjacent... |
Casinos | Oranjestad |
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St. John's Day
Also known as Dera Gai, the annual "burying of the rooster" festival... |
Festivals | Aruba |
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Stellaris Casino
Mirrors on the ceilings reflect the glamorous chandeliers at... |
Casinos | Palm Beach |
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Stellaris Lounge & Lobby Bar
Local bands get the party started at the Marriott's nightspot... |
Music Clubs | Palm Beach and Eagle Beach |
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