When you're driving the long way through Texas (and which way isn't the long way?) you're looking for distractions and something to do. Last summer we visited an old haunt on the way from Tucson where we now live to the East Coast where we were going to catch the Queen Mary 2 to sail to Europe. What was it? Why, the Petroleum Museum, of course. Even our Labrador Retriever was fascinated by the oil rigs and pumps set up in the "front yard" before you get to the entrance. Inside, of course, you can view the history of the oil industry in Texas. You can also buy souvenirs and postcards.