The great outdoors and nature still play a significant role in Merced, a county in the U.S. state of California that was founded on agriculture. The county provides a great staging area just off Highway 140 and Yosemite is close by. But Merced also offers its own attractions to draw tourists. The most well-known is the Castle Air Museum, but there are a number of other museums, theaters, parks, and zoos that are also well worth visiting. You can find out how to spend your time in the county by reading our list of the top things to do in Merced.