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Further Distractions National Museum of Funeral History The National Museum of Funeral History – a rather unique attraction – 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, a Packard mourning bus, a 1941 hearse/ambulance and embalming artefacts. 415 Barren Springs Drive Tel: (281) 876 3063. Fax: (281) 876 2961. E-mail: info@nmfh.org Website: www.nmfh.org Transport: Metrobus 86 FM 1960 Circulator. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600, Sat and Sun 1200-1600. Admission: US$6 (concessions available). 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, located next to Memorial Park. The centre has eight kilometres (five 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. Fax: (713) 681 1191. Website: www.neosoft.com/~arbor Transport: Metrobus 17 Tanglewood. Opening hours: Daily 0830-1800 (grounds); daily 0900-1700 (building); Tues-Sun 1000-1600 (Discovery Room). Admission: Free. |