Scenic Drives

Texas 4 (12 miles west of Mineral Wells at Palo Pinto) south to I-20 offers spectacular bluffs and scenery through the Palo Pinto Mountains. U.S. 281 north from I-20 snakes through the Brazos River valley offering views of the valley floor from bluffs above.

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More Things to Do

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Clark Gardens

Open since 2000, the gardens resulted from the vision of Max and Billie Clark, who…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Holiday Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Crazy Water Well

Historical marker at intersection of U.S. 281/180 marks site of first mineral-water well in the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Famous Mineral Water Company

Founded in 1904 by Edward P. Dismuke, The Famous Mineral Water Pavilion and Gardens is…

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