FRI 17 — Travel + PhishSAT 18 — Full Vegas DaySUN 19 — Fly Home
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Outbound
SLC → SGU (Fri AM)
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Rental Car
SGU → Drop off LAS
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Hotel
Aria Resort & Casino
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Anchor
Phish @ Sphere Fri 8 PM
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Return
LAS → SLC (Sun)
Your Weekend at a Glance
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Friday Night — Main Event
Phish at the Sphere
Night 2 of 9 in their 2026 residency. The 160,000 sq ft interior LED sphere turns sound into a fully immersive visual experience. Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM. All shows sold out — resale on Ticketmaster & StubHub.
Center-Strip at CityCenter. Forbes 5-Star spa (80,000 sq ft), Liquid Pool dayclub, and 16 restaurants including Carbone, CATCH, Jean-Georges, Din Tai Fung, and Javier's. Connected to Cosmopolitan via indoor walkway.
WrestleMania After Dark at LIV with Metro Boomin, Zouk at Resorts World (2026's hottest club), Marquee with DJ Cedric Gervais, XS at Encore, and Jewel right at Aria. This is WrestleMania weekend — every club will be packed with energy.
248 restaurants in a 3-mile stretch, 5 minutes from Aria. Brand-new for 2026: Hatoya (Kyoto matcha, U.S. debut), ChoJang (Korean hotpot), Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori. Plus Ton Shou katsu, China Mama, and late-night dim sum.
65,000+ fans each night, Sat & Sun at 2:30 PM. Even if you don't go, the Strip will be flooded with WWE energy. After Dark parties at LIV Fontainebleau feature Metro Boomin (Sat) and Machine Gun Kelly (Sun).
Morning flight. Pick up one-way rental car at SGU airport.
Midday
Work
Meetings in St. George
Wrap by 3–4 PM to give yourself a comfortable drive window.
~3:30–4:00 PM
Drive ~2 hrs
St. George → Las Vegas via I-15 South
Stunning desert scenery through the Virgin River Gorge. Arrive ~5:30–6 PM. Drop rental car at airport or Strip-area Enterprise/Hertz.
~6:00 PM
Check in at Aria + Quick Dinner
Drop bags, freshen up. Quick options before the show:
Din Tai Fung — Fast soup dumplings, no reservation, ~30 min in/out CATCH — Quick sushi bar, can do ~45 min Proper Eats Food Hall — Multiple quick-service options
8:00 PM — Doors 7:00 PM
Main EventSold Out
PHISH at the Sphere — Night 2 of 9
The Sphere's 160,000 sq ft LED interior + Sphere Immersive Sound = a Phish show unlike anything else on earth. Residency runs Apr 16–18, 23–25, 30–May 2. Arrive by 7:00–7:15.
5 min from Aria. Many spots open until 2–3 AM. New Asian BBQ for dim sum, China Mama for noodles, Ton Shou for katsu. Perfect post-Phish fuel.
SAT18
Saturday April 18 — Your Full Vegas Day
Weekend Context
WrestleMania 42 (65,000+ at Allegiant), NAB Convention, and Phish Night 3 all happening simultaneously. The Strip will be absolutely electric. Book restaurants and clubs early.
Morning (9–11 AM)
Pick Your Morning
Chill
Sleep In + Room Service
You earned it after Phish. Order breakfast to the room, enjoy the view. Aria room service menu includes avocado toast, eggs Benedict, fresh juice.
Spa
Aria Spa — Couples Morning
Forbes 5-Star, 80,000 sq ft. Couples massage (50/80/100 min) in private suites with hot tub & lounge. Salt room, ganbanyoku stone beds, eucalyptus steam, redwood sauna, therapy pool, co-ed infinity pool.
Couples massage ~$350+ | Private suite ~$800+ (3hr min)
Chef Michael Mina's French brasserie. Weekend brunch: croissant French toast, steak frites, bottomless mimosas. Elegant but relaxed.
$$$ — OpenTable or Aria Concierge
Afternoon (12–5 PM)
Choose Your Afternoon
Pool / Dayclub
Liquid Pool Lounge @ Aria
21+ adults-only dayclub. Main pool, 8 private cabanas (40" TV, mini fridge each), DJ sets, craft cocktails. Thu–Sun 11 AM–5 PM. April ~82°F. Only 8 cabanas — book ASAP for WrestleMania weekend.
#1 rated in Vegas. Options: Strip Flyover (~15 min, daytime or night), Red Rock Canyon tour, or Grand Canyon landing tour (~3.5 hrs, champagne toast on rim). Night flights especially stunning.
25 min from Strip. 13-mile scenic loop. Calico Tanks trail (2.5 mi, moderate) has panoramic views. April: 6 AM–8 PM. Timed entry reservation required — free but book in advance.
Hottest Italian in Vegas. White-gloved tableside, theatrical presentation. Spicy rigatoni is legendary. Reserve NOW — WrestleMania makes it nearly impossible to walk in.
5 min Uber. Suggested route: Ton Shou (katsu, reserve online) → Hatoya (matcha dessert, brand new) → China Mama (noodles). See full dining guide below.
LIV at Fontainebleau: Metro Boomin headlines + WWE Superstars Bron Breakker & Liv Morgan. Tickets from $49.99. Weekend Pass $199.99. WrestleManiaAfterDark.com
Top Pick 2026
Zouk Nightclub @ Resorts World
Hottest club in Vegas for 2026. Massive LED walls, cutting-edge sound. Residents: Illenium, DJ Snake, Deadmau5, Louis the Child. Saturday is the biggest night.
Chef Michael Mina. Weekend brunch is the move — croissant French toast, bottomless mimosas.
Din Tai Fung
Taiwanese — $$
Globally beloved soup dumplings. Fast, no reservation needed, incredible quality.
Javier's
Upscale Mexican — $$$
Elevated Mexican. Killer margaritas. Great for brunch or dinner.
Spring Mountain Road — New & Hyped (Chinatown, 5 min from Aria)
Hatoya Ryouyousha U.S. Debut — Mar 27 2026
Kyoto Matcha Concept — $
Kyoto's famous matcha stand, first-ever U.S. location. Layered ombre matcha lattes with Uji matcha gelato, soft-serve & mochi. Barely 3 weeks old when you visit — expect buzz.
~6000 Spring Mountain Rd · Commerce Corner
Ton Shou Premium Katsu & Izakaya 1,559 Reviews
Japanese Katsu & Izakaya — $$
Thick, moist katsu cutlets. Also salads, rice bowls, curry, izakaya a la carte. Upscale for Chinatown. Open Mon-Thu 11:30a–11p, Fri-Sat 11:30a–12a, Sun 11:30a–11p.
4049 Spring Mountain Rd · (702) 202-2182 · Reserve Online
ChoJang New Feb 2026
Korean Street Food & Hotpot — $$
Soft-opened Feb 2026. Fiery Korean flavors, communal tables, spicy stews, tteokbokki, kimbap. Adjacent to Hatoya — hit both.
~6000 Spring Mountain Rd · Commerce Corner
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori New ~Early 2026
Japanese Izakaya / Yakitori — $$
Cult-favorite California chain. Charcoal-grilled yakitori, rice bowls, energetic late-night pub vibe. Should be open by April.
4810 Spring Mountain Rd
China Mama
Chinese / Taiwanese — $$
Reigning queen of Spring Mountain. Hand-pulled noodles, xiao long bao, dan dan noodles. Consistently excellent. Open late.
Spring Mountain Rd · Walk-in, no reservations
New Asian BBQ (Tan Tung Ky)
Dim Sum & Chinese BBQ — $$
OG Spring Mountain. Push-cart dim sum, incredible BBQ meats. Great for late night — open until 1–2 AM.
5150 Spring Mountain Rd · Open late
Sea Harbour by Chef Tony Opening 2026
Cantonese Dim Sum — $$$
Legendary LA institution (#1 Chinese in LA). Finishing construction as of March 2026. May be open by April — check closer to trip.
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Lifestyle venues and experiences for consenting adults. All venues enforce strict consent policies. Most operate Thursday–Sunday nights.
Green Door Las Vegas
One of America's most well-known on-premise adult social clubs. Upscale, clean, and welcoming to couples and curious newcomers. Two themed floors — one more social/voyeur-friendly, one more active. Full bar (BYOB also welcome). Regular themed nights.
What to expect: Check-in at front desk, tour offered for first-timers, locker rooms available. Dress code: "Dress to impress" — stylish and sexy. No athletic wear. Relaxed, low-pressure atmosphere.
Address: 953 E Sahara Ave, B28, Las Vegas, NV 89104 (10 min from Aria) Hours: Wed–Thu 8 PM–5 AM · Fri–Sat 8 PM–6 AM · Sun 8 PM–5 AM · Closed Mon–Tue Cover: ~$68–89/couple (varies by night) · Single women free or reduced · Single men higher cover Phone: (702) 732-4656
The longest-running on-premise lifestyle club in Las Vegas, established 1982. 13,000 sq ft with dance floor, multiple private and group rooms, upstairs couples-only area, indoor pool & jacuzzi, two bars, tournament pool table. BYOB — no alcohol sold on-site.
What to expect: More of a "house party" vibe than a nightclub. Friendly, experienced crowd. Regular themed nights (Hawaiian luau, hot tub, holiday parties). The upstairs couples-only section is the main play area. Very welcoming to first-timers.
Address: 6405 Greyhound Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89122 (~20 min from Aria, east side) Hours: Thu–Sun, typically 9 PM–late · Check site for specific schedule Cover: Varies by event · BYOB Phone: (702) 451-6661
Nevada's largest on-premise lifestyle venue. Couples and solo women only — strictly enforced (no single men). Converted ranch-style property with pool areas, karaoke, multiple dance and social spaces. Renovated 2017. Known for vibrant pool parties in warmer months (April is perfect timing).
What to expect: More upscale than Red Rooster, with a strong emphasis on consent and comfort. Pool party events are a highlight — April weather (~82°F) is ideal. The couples-only policy creates a very different energy. Multiple themed rooms inside.
Address: 7455 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89139 (~15 min from Aria) Policy: Couples & solo women ONLY — no exceptions Hours: Check website for weekend schedule
Exclusive members-only lifestyle group. Limited to 150 members. Hand-selected guests, live DJ, dancing, private pool party takeovers at upscale venues. More of a curated event experience than a permanent venue — think private party at a high-end location.
What to expect: Application-based membership. Events tend to be higher-end, younger crowd than traditional clubs. Check their site for any events during WrestleMania weekend — big Vegas weekends often trigger special events.
Type: Members-only, application required Capacity: Limited to 150 per event
The world's largest gentlemen's club (70,000 sq ft), but with dedicated couples packages that make it a genuinely fun experience for two. VIP bottle service, private skybox seating, dedicated hosts, and couples-specific entertainment. Free limo transportation included with packages.
What to expect: Not a lifestyle/swinger venue, but a high-end gentlemen's club that actively caters to couples. Many couples visit specifically for the shared experience and show element. The skybox VIP experience is the way to go — private seating, bottle service, your own host. Free pickup from any Strip hotel.
Address: 3025 Sammy Davis Jr Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (~5 min from Aria) Hours: Daily 7 PM–5 AM Couples packages: VIP from ~$300+ including bottle service & transport
WrestleMania weekend factor: Lifestyle clubs may be busier than usual with out-of-towners. Green Door and Whispers especially could see higher-than-normal Saturday night attendance. Consider going Friday post-Phish or Sunday evening if you prefer a mellower crowd.
Recommended order for first-timers: Green Door is the most "first-timer friendly" — clean, upscale, no-pressure tour on arrival. Whispers is best if you're specifically a couple and want the pool party element (April weather is perfect). Red Rooster has the most character and history.
Practical notes: Most are BYOB or have a bar. Uber/Lyft to all venues from Aria is 10–20 min. Bring cash for cover at some venues. Lockers available at most. Consent is strictly enforced everywhere — a "no" is always respected.
Packing & Vegas Tips
April Weather
Highs: 78–85°F Lows: 55–62°F Rain: Very unlikely Humidity: Low (15–20%) Pool weather: Yes! Warm enough Evening: Light jacket for outdoor dining UV: High — sunscreen recommended
Packing Checklist
Pro Tips
• Tipping: $1-2/drink, 20% meals, $5 valet
• Pool access: Liquid Pool opens at 11am Fri-Sun
• Sphere: Arrive 45+ min early for immersive pre-show
• Red Rock: $15/vehicle, timed entry — book on recreation.gov
• Uber/Lyft: Use rideshare pickup zones (not main entrance)
• Hydration: Desert air dehydrates fast — drink water constantly
• Reservations: All nice restaurants need them on weekends
• Late checkout: Ask Aria front desk — often available