4 days in Richmond & Las Vegas Itinerary

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

On the 4th (Thu), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, then explore the world behind art at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and then admire the natural beauty at Maymont.

Plan my day in Richmond using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Durham to Richmond is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. August in Richmond sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, stop by Barneys New York, see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, and make a trip to The Strip.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas day trip tool.

You can fly from Richmond to Las Vegas in 8 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Richmond in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 101°F and lows about 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.