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City Guide > North America > Texas > Houston | |
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Further Distractions National Museum of Funeral History The National Museum of Funeral History houses memorabilia from the funerals of celebrity figures, such as John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Judy Garland, John Wayne and Elvis Presley. A recent addition is the original equipment for the John F Kennedy Eternal Flame, which was used between 1967 and 1998. The collection also includes a funeral sleigh and a Packard mourning bus. 415 Barren Springs Drive Tel: (281) 876 3063. Website: www.nmfh.org Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Visitors who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city can enjoy the native plants and wildlife at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. The centre has 8km (5 miles) of nature trails covering various habitats (such as forest and prairie) which cater for the different requirements of the animals living there. 4501 Woodway Drive Tel: (713) 681 8433. Website: www.houstonarboretum.org 1940 Air Terminal Museum A rare example of classic art deco airport architecture that served Houston travellers during the golden age of air travel. Exhibitions feature uniforms, memorabilia and documents from the period together with weather charts, radios and navigational maps. 8325 Travelair Road Tel: (713) 454 1940. Website: www.1940airterminal.com |