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Art Car Museum in Houston
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Artcar Museum

Custom decorated cars feature whimsical motifs—Honda motorcycle in "The Red Stiletto," a woman's red high-heel shoe, or VW diesel known as "Rex Rabbit," a giant polyester bunny. Many of the cars participate in the annual Art Car Parade. Open Wed.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 140 Heights Blvd. 713/861-5526. www.artcarmuseum.com.

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140 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas
713/861-5526

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Open Wed.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

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This 1883 Victorian farmhouse has original outbuildings, a small barn, smokehouse, chicken coop and an outhouse. There is also an 1868 log cabin on the property for visitors to study log construction. Picnic tables available. Open Tue. & Thu. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. 1–3 p.m. and by appointment other days. At the corner of Kaufman and Tolbert sts. 903/537-4760.

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