Along with Carter Lake's own attractions, the city is just a few minutes from Omaha's Old Market District and downtown area, the Joslyn Art Museum, and Omaha Children's Museum. Rosenblatt Stadium, home of both the Omaha Royals and the College World Series, is just 15 minutes from Carter Lake. Across from the stadium is Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, covering 130 acres and exhibiting over 19,000 animals.