3 days in Omaha & Denver Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): stop by Old Market Candy Shop, observe the fascinating underwater world at Henry Doorly Zoo, and then try to win big at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Omaha itinerary planning site.

New York City to Omaha is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Omaha due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in July, plan for little chillier nights in Omaha, with lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

On the 18th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Hotel de Paris Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, then cruise along Mount Evans Scenic Byway, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity United Methodist Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Denver trip planning app.

You can fly from Omaha to Denver in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Omaha to Denver is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Omaha in July, plan for little chillier nights in Denver, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.