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: Cellar 426 Winery (in Ashland), Lincoln (Nebraska State Holocaust Memorial, Sunken Gardens, &more) and Baker's Candies (in Greenwood). Next up on the itinerary: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Henry Doorly Zoo, get a taste of the local shopping with Old Market, try to win big at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, and contemplate the long history of Father Flanagan's Historic House.

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 catch the flight 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 Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hoover Dam) and Green Valley Range (in Henderson). The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Las Vegas road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Omaha to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Omaha to Las Vegas, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Omaha in August; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 101°F and lows reach 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.