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

Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Clark Gardens

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Holiday Hills Country Club

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Famous Mineral Water Company

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

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