Jefferson, TX: Scarlett O’Hardy’s Gone With the Wind Museum

______________________ COST: Adults: $3.00 Children 12 years & under: $1.00 HOURS: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *They occasionally have a change in hours. You can call ahead to verify they will be open. LOCATION: 408 Taylor St Jefferson, Texas PHONE: (903) 665-1939 WEBSITE: Scarlett O’Hardy’s … Continue reading

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

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