4 days in Las Vegas, Phoenix & Central Arizona & Houston Itinerary

Step out of Las Vegas to go to Boulder City and see Hoover Dam, which is approximately 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see Off-Road Tours, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and try to win big at The Cosmopolitan Casino.

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Houston to Las Vegas is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to Las Vegas is minus 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mesa.

On the 6th (Sat), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then admire the natural beauty at Desert Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Mesa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and tram. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Mesa is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Houston.

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Getting from Mesa to Houston by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mesa in May: highs in Houston hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 68°F. On the 6th (Sat), you'll travel back home.