From rooftop ice rinks to festive cocktails, it’s a winter wonderland here in Las Vegas thanks to these Santa-approved offerings.
Book your own private igloo and sip the Nice Until Proven Naughty cocktail at Red Rock Resort PHOTO BY: ANTHONY MAIR
A fantastical display of sweets awaits in ARIA Resort & Casino’s lobby, where the hotel’s talented pastry chefs have created a holiday display featuring 600 pounds of sugar and 550 pounds of chocolate. Crafted over the course of 200 hours, the wonderland includes a 6-foot-tall gingerbread man, towering trees featuring 1,000 French macarons, a snow globe resting on 200 sugar panels and more. How sweet! aria.com
Casino’s Merry Crimson Holiday Pop-Up Bar. PHOTO BY: KATRINA ALBANA
For the 10th year, a wintry scene awaits at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Boulevard Pool rooftop. Hit the ice on the 4,200-square-foot rooftop skating rink or cozy up in The Chalet to sip seasonal drinks and roast s’mores by the fire. Stop by on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7PM to enjoy classic holiday films on The Cosmopolitan’s 65-foot marquee. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/ice-rink
Open through Jan. 2, the Las Vegas Ballpark becomes a dazzling display of lights and winter fun during Enchant Christmas. Stroll through the glittering light maze, show off your skills on the winding ice skating trail or shop and indulge at the Enchant Market and Enchant Eatery. Photo opportunities with Santa and a dedicated Play Place for little ones ensures fun for visitors of all ages. enchantchristmas.com
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ rooftop ice rink PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Stop by Red Rock Resort & Casino through Jan. 1 to enjoy holly jolly cocktails, holiday tunes from a live DJ and sparkling igloos on its outdoor pool deck. A mobile beverage cart will bring the party with holiday punch and spiked hot chocolate as you snap photos against the backdrop of the popup’s festive decor. redrockresort.com
Break into an edible chocolate ornament at Winter at the Terrace at Green Valley Ranch PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Book the ultimate postholiday getaway for New Year’s Eve. Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal have teamed up to offer a new $200,000 package that allows you to party in Vegas for NYE before skipping town to Mexico. The fun starts in Vegas, where you’ll be transported by an Aston Martin from the airport to your presidential suite. From there, enjoy a private table and Rémy Martin Louis XIII tasting experience at SkyBar; private shopping at Alice + Olivia; a Maverick helicopter tour of the Strip; a couples’ spa treatment and your own in-room bartender slinging drinks for you and 20 friends. Recover on your private flight to Los Cabos thanks to Schubach Aviation before you settle into your premier suite, indulge in tequila and oyster tastings, a 90-minute spa treatment on the beach, sunset dinners and much more. Hello, 2022! waldorfastorialasvegas.com
A candy land of fun awaits in ARIA Resort & Casino’s lobby. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Open daily through February 2022, Green Valley Ranch invites guests to discover merriment at its Winter at the Terrace outdoor lounge. Enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays as you mingle with friends around the fire or in your own igloo. Nosh on the Winter Wonderland spread—smoked sausage, ham and Boursin-wrapped asparagus, dill havarti cheese, deviled eggs, smoked cheddar and pistachio mortadella—as you sip the bourbon-spiked Baby, It’s Cold Outside or the Under the Mistletoe featuring Ketel One Botanical grapefruit and rose. Cheers! greenvalleyranch.com
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