Allow roughly 8–12 hours door-to-door for the flight from Maine to Harry Reid International Airport on Wednesday, February 10, including airport arrival, any connection, baggage claim, and the transfer to your hotel. Follow the timing of your booked flight rather than scheduling a fixed arrival hour. After landing, a rideshare or taxi to a central Strip hotel will usually take about 15–30 minutes in traffic and cost approximately $25–$50 before tip. Keep the evening flexible in case of delays or jet lag.
Once checked in, walk to Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens for an easy first stop. Entry is free, and the seasonal displays generally take around 45 minutes; check the official site closer to the trip for the current installation and access arrangements. Then head outside to the Bellagio Fountains, where evening performances are free and run at regular intervals. Allow extra time to find a clear viewing spot, particularly on a busy night.
Continue on foot from Bellagio to the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas. The walk is roughly 10–15 minutes, although navigating through casino complexes can take longer. Allow about an hour for the walk, security, elevator, and viewing time. Check the official booking calendar and reserve ahead if possible, since admission depends on operating schedules and capacity.
Finish with dinner at Mon Ami Gabi, also at Paris Las Vegas. Budget approximately $40–$70 per person before drinks and tip. A reservation is sensible for a window-side table; without one, ask about bar or patio seating. After dinner, you can wander the nearby Strip briefly, but keep the night modest so you are rested for tomorrow’s drive toward Phoenix.
Allow the earlier part of the day for the pre-arranged rental-car journey from Las Vegas to Phoenix, including fuel, a rest stop, Phoenix traffic, hotel parking, and check-in. This is already a long transfer, so skip Seven Magic Mountains and the Lake Havasu City London Bridge detour today; adding either stop would make the evening unnecessarily late. On arrival, leave the car at your hotel if possible and take a short break before going back out.
Head to the Roosevelt Row Arts District once you are settled. The murals, galleries, independent shops, and cafés are concentrated around a manageable stretch of downtown, making this a good low-effort introduction to Phoenix after the drive. Allow about 1½ hours to wander, with room to stop for coffee or a drink. Depending on your hotel, use the Valley Metro light rail or a short rideshare rather than moving the rental car; if you do drive, a downtown garage is generally easier than searching for street parking.
Continue by foot where practical or take a short rideshare to Pizzeria Bianco in Heritage Square. Budget approximately $30–$50 per person before drinks and tip, and expect a possible wait on a Thursday evening; check current reservation and queue arrangements before leaving the hotel rather than relying on walk-in timing. If dinner is delayed, use the surrounding historic district for a brief wander, but keep the evening relaxed so the next day begins without the fatigue of a rushed arrival.
Your Las Vegas-to-Phoenix transfer is handled separately today, so allow for the drive, rental-car logistics, and hotel check-in before beginning this sightseeing plan. If you arrive around midday, head first to Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park. February is generally pleasant for walking, but bring water and sun protection; allow about two hours for the desert trails and plant collections. Admission is commonly around $30–$40 for adults, and you should check the official calendar for the current opening schedule, exhibitions, and any timed-entry requirement.
From the garden, drive just a few minutes to Hole-in-the-Rock. The climb is short but uneven, with a few steeper sections, so sturdy shoes are useful. Give yourself 30–45 minutes for the viewpoint and photographs, with room to linger if the light is good. If the road from Las Vegas has taken longer than expected, this is the easiest stop to shorten or skip without disrupting the rest of the afternoon.
Continue north by car to Heard Museum, usually about 15–20 minutes from Papago Park depending on traffic. Spend roughly two hours with its Indigenous art and cultural collections; verify the February opening schedule and admission in advance, with adult tickets commonly around $25–$30. This makes a good indoor contrast to the garden and is best treated as the main fixed stop after your arrival.
For dinner, drive about 10 minutes to The Churchill in Roosevelt Row, a casual food hall with several local vendors. Plan on roughly $15–$30 per person and leave a little time afterward to wander among the nearby murals and independent shops. If you reach Phoenix late, have dinner here and save the Heard Museum for the following morning rather than rushing through all four stops.
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