Houston, TX: National Museum of Funeral History

______________________ COST: according to their website in 2013: Adults: $10.00 Seniors/Veterans: $9.00 Under 12: $7.00 Under 3: Free HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday NOTES: *Even though it might sound like it, … Continue reading

Houston, TX: David Adickes Sculpturworx – Beatles & Other Giant Sculpture Statues

______________________ FREE to see HOURS: ? NOTES: *Gates are open during business hours *Huge sculptures in lot; such as giant statues of the Beatles LOCATION: 2500 Summer St Houston, Texas, 77007 PHONE: WEBSITE:

Brenham, TX: Blue Bell Creameries

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: General Admission: $6.00 Senior Citizens (55+) & Children (6 to 14): $4.00 TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. as needed on a first come, first served basis No weekend tours Closed most holidays NOTES: *Parking is limited *Tours … Continue reading

Iraan, TX – Alley Oop Fantasy Land & Museum

V.T. Hamlin lived in Iraan when he created the comic Alley Oop. Some of what can be seen in the museum includes history of West Texas & Iraan, from prehistoric to modern times. The park has a dinosaur to climb on (photo op) & other stuff to do with Alley … Continue reading

Grapevine, TX: Glockenspiel Clock Tower “Would Be Train Robbers”

Grapevine, Texas now has a new glockenspiel on their clock tower. This glockenspiel clock features two 9 foot characters: the would be train robbers, Nat Barrett & Willy Majors. Just before noon & 6:00 p.m., each day the figures come out to enact an attempt of a robbery. ________________ FREE … Continue reading