This museum offers a chance to learn about the legacy of entertainment legend Johnny Carson. You'll see the Johnny Carson Gallery, which showcases his 30 years on the Tonight Show and his six Emmy Awards. There are also plenty of other historical exhibits and activities for the whole family.

Drop by to see the star's childhood home before heading downtown to snap your picture with the giant Johnny Carson Mural. You can also peruse the assortments of boutiques and specialty shops while you're in the area.

(Note: Visits inside the home are only available to special tours)

More than 150 baseball players with Nebraska ties or roots have made it to the Major Leagues, and this museum honors each one of them. Whether you want to learn more about all-time greats like Bob Gibson and Grover Cleveland Alexander or brush up on recent and current stars, this stop has displays and artifacts spanning back tot he early days of the sport.

(Note: Open 9:30 am. - 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and by appointment only on weekends)

Stuhr Museum's 200-acre campus is packed with historical exhibits and living history attractions depicting the pioneer era. You'll also find the 1905 birthplace of famous actor Henry Fonda. The screen legend has supported the preservation of the home, and he visited it in 1978.

Dive into the life of one of the Old West's most colorful characters, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. The showman, army scout and buffalo hunter's 1886 house and barn sit on Scout's Rest Ranch, and you can learn about his past and career through tours of the grounds and displays of his memorabilia.