3 days in Amarillo & Las Vegas Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take a memorable drive along Route 66 and then admire the natural beauty at Amarillo Botanical Gardens.

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Austin to Amarillo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Austin in December, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Amarillo: temperatures range from 53°F by day to 25°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to fly to Las Vegas.

On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

Plan my trip to Las Vegas with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Amarillo to Las Vegas by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Amarillo to Las Vegas. Traveling from Amarillo in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Las Vegas, with lows of 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.