New England's Family Theme and Water Park has more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, including Crocodile Cove, Connecticut's largest waterpark and Boulder Dash, voted the #1 wooden coaster in the world.

Yale University is an absolutely gorgeous campus to take a walk around! New Haven, Connecticut was the first place in the United States to offer pizza by the slice to hungry customers, including students from this Ivy League. Don't forget to stop by the Art Gallery!

The ultimate adventure center for rock climbing, swimming, zip lining, hiking, scuba diving, cliff jumping, and more.

The Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut is one of three U.S. facilities holding Steller sea lions, and it has the only beluga whales in New England. Special exhibits include a ray and shark touch pool, an African penguin exhibit, a jelly gallery, and the "Jurassic Giants" dinosaur exhibit.

Connecticut getaway for gaming, shopping, eating, clubbing, and relaxation. With a casino, hotels, spa getaways, golf course, concerts and a shopping center, Mohegan Sun is the East Coast's premier integrated entertainment destination. You can also find Carlos' Bakery and Krispy Kreme here!

The park hosts a variety of family oriented entertainment, festivals, volleyball tournaments, sporting events, and nightly entertainment throughout the summer. The parking fee includes admission for everyone in your car and use of the kiddy spray park for kids under 8 years old. With a 50 meter olympic swimming pool, miniature gold course, video arcade, cafe, food court, and beach, Ocean Beach Park is one of New England's finest beaches and boardwalks.

Only a 60-90 minute train/car ride away, there is an infinite amount of things you can do in New York City. From museums and galleries to broadway shows, shopping, eating and attending sports events, there is always something new, exciting, and trending to experience in the city that never sleeps.

With another location closer to Aria, 130 Reidville Dr, Waterbury, CT 06705, Frank Pepe is a casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer and wine since 1925. The White Clam Pizza (with a combo of Romano cheese, fresh garlic, olive oil, parsley and clams) comes highly recommended.

Local Vietnamese restaurant mixed with a few Thai options.

A local fast-food chain serving hot dogs, sandwiches, french fries, and more in a casual setting. We stopped by for a quick bite right before we visited Aria for the first time and thought, "hey, wouldn't it be nice to invite a bunch of friends and family and eat here after a long night of dancing?!"

Seafood eatery perched on New Haven Harbor offering steaks, water views, and a seasonal deck!