16 days in Omaha & Las Vegas Itinerary

A major transportation hub, Omaha was once considered little more than a stopping point on a pioneer's journey west.

Get out of town with these interesting Omaha side-trips: Lincoln (Nebraska State Holocaust Memorial, Sunken Gardens, &more), Baker's Candies (in Greenwood) and Cellar 426 Winery (in Ashland). Next up on the itinerary: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Henry Doorly Zoo, steep yourself in history at Father Flanagan's Historic House, get a taste of the local shopping with Old Market, and walk around First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Omaha online day trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Omaha. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in August, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Venture out of the city with trips to Green Valley Range (in Henderson) and Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hoover Dam). The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and get to know the fascinating history of The Strip.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip planning app.

Fly from Omaha to Las Vegas in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Omaha to Las Vegas, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Omaha in August; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 101°F and lows reach 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.