5 days in Las Vegas & New Orleans Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip and then enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Las Vegas. In May in Las Vegas, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to New Orleans.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, then make a trip to Jackson Square, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter. On your second day here, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, then admire the striking features of St. Louis Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Cabildo, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Garden District.

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Getting from Las Vegas to New Orleans by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Las Vegas to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): admire the engineering at Hoover Dam and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio.

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Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Las Vegas takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from New Orleans in May: highs in Las Vegas hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.