While many people do not think of Nebraska as a tourist destination, if you happen to find your self there on a business trip, a cross country drive or a family reunion, you might be surprised at the number of interesting attractions. Keep in mind that you are in the heartland of America, and the things you will see will represent ideas that are typical of Americana. Take for example, Boys Town. Even if you are too young to have seen the 1938 Spencer Tracy film that bears its name, Boys Town is an institution that touches the heart. Although the film is fictional, it is actually based on the life of founder Father Edward Flanagan, who opened the first Omaha center for homeless boys in 1913. Today, you can tour the Boys Town Village, and visit such attractions as the Father Flanagan House, the Dowd Memorial Chapel, the Leo Myers Stamp Center, which is home to the world's largest ball of stamps and the Garden of the Bible. If you are interested in Christian Church architecture, be sure to check out the Gothic structure of the Chambers Protestant Chapel. While you are in Omaha, be sure to explore the historic Old Market, and treat yourself to a stay at an elegant mansion. Lincoln, Nebraska boasts a collection of highly atypical museums. For example, The Museum of Roller Skating features a skating display dating from 1860 to 1998. Then, there's the Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, which boasts a collection of telephones from the early 1900s. It's a great way to teach your kids that there was indeed, life before the iPhone! In Scottsbluff, Nebraska you can combine an educational history visit with some exciting outdoor activities. Visit the impressive Chimney Rock, which has been noted in the diaries of the followers of the Mormon, Oregon and California Trails. Explore Wildlife World, a zoo that features over 650 animals from seven different continents. Plan a farmhouse stay, and enjoy authentic Midwestern life as it should be experienced.