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.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Holiday Hills Country Club

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Clark Gardens

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Famous Mineral Water Company

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

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Go a little further.

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

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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