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), Baker's Candies (in Greenwood) and Lincoln (Nebraska State Holocaust Memorial, Sunken Gardens, &more). 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). On the 16th (Sun), do a day of sightseeing from above with a helicopter tour. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

Before you visit Las Vegas, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Omaha to Las Vegas takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Omaha to Las Vegas. Traveling from Omaha in August, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 101°F and lows about 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.