Scott, I do not know which route you will taking but this place is worthy of the stop:
http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/
I was there for a visit in 2007 and it was as interesting as my first visit in 1969(12 yrs old). Another place that is starting to display some armor pieces among its aircraft is the Pueblo Air Museum, just east of Pueblo, CO. Since you are 'wannagun" you will appreciate the WWII small arms display. It is also the "Oh-fish-uwl" B-24 Liberator memorial/museum.
Outta here, Mike sends . . .