2 Best Sights in Aruba

The complex beside the Oranjestad marina and the park around it is the place where you're most likely to happen upon some great free entertainment, including pop-up festivals. Although there's live entertainment every night at the far end in the common area bandstand, many of the bars and cafés also have their own music. You'll also find a casino, movie theaters, and arty little shops that are open late. Occasionally, there's a big gala music festival, and every Friday night there's a local artisans' market from 7--10 pm. Even if there's no planned additional activity, it's a wonderful spot to explore in the evening to experience a truly enchanting tropical night full of colorful lights and sounds along the water. Look for the statue of giant flamingos to find it.

The Cove Mall is an entire block of trendy bars and dining spots that allow you to take your taste buds on an international tour. You can choose from Asian, Mexican, French, Italian, Greek, and international comfort foods here; opened in 2023, the well-known American Italian brand Patrizia’s chain chose this spot as their first foray into the Caribbean. New North End Pub and Grill caters to casual partiers and brings live music to the block, while second-floor The Vue takes it up a notch as the island’s only rooftop bar/dining spot with private cabanas and hot DJs. Island-brewed craft beer and decadent munchies live at Fireson’s Brewing Company, but you can also get your healthy on too at Yolo Rainforest Cafe. The Cove Mall has truly become Palm Beach’s anchor of action and an excellent place to begin an electric night on foot before you head on down The Strip.