Lake Mineral Wells State Park

• Address: 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells, TX
• Hours: Daily: 8 AM - 8 PM
• Distance from Us: 5.3 miles

Lake Mineral Wells State Park is home to some of the best outdoor activities in the area. The lake covers 640 acres and offers plenty of opportunities for fun on the lake, including: boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming and more!

However, the activity that Lake Mineral Wells State Park is arguably most well known for is rock climbing. The park is home to Penitentiary Hollow, one of the few natural rock climbing venues in North Texas.

Mineral Wells Fossil Park

• Address: 2375 Indian Creek Rd, Mineral Wells, TX
• Hours: Daily: 8 AM - 8:30 PM
• Distance from Us: ~ 12 miles

If you love learning about fossils, then you need to visit the Mineral Wells Fossil Park. The park is a result of 20 years of erosion due to the old borrow pit for the city’s landfill. This erosion revealed fossils documenting all kinds of prehistoric sea life from the “Pennsylvanian Period”, including primitive sharks. The area is now a mecca for avid fossil hunters, paleontologists, and many other mineral groups and societies.

Mineral Wells Fossil Park allows visitors to take fossils that they find from designated areas. There is little to no amenities at the park, so be sure to come prepared.

Famous Mineral Water Company

• Address: 209 NW 6th St, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
• Hours: Mon: 10AM - 4PM; Tues-Fri: 9AM - 5:30PM; Sat: 9AM - 5PM; Closed Sun
• Distance from Us: 6.4 miles

There really is something in the water here in Mineral Wells, TX and you’d be remiss if you didn’t learn more about it. The Famous Mineral Water Company is a specialty gift shop that is home to Crazy Water, the only mineral water bottled in Texas. The shop was founded in 1904 after the founder, Ed Dismuke, had his life-threatening disease alleviated by the local mineral water.

Visitors can enjoy a tour which teaches more about the water and facilities, as well as try samples of the famed water that has brought thousands of people all over the world to our little town. 

Happy Days Diner

• Address: 319 N Oak Ave, Mineral Wells, TX
• Hours: Tues-Thurs: 7AM - 4PM; Fri-Sat: 7AM - 7PM; Sun: 8AM - 3PM; Closed Mon
• Distance from Us: 6 miles

Named after the famed TV show, Happy Days Diner is a restaurant filled with 50’s decor. The Menu has a variety of classic American dishes such as burgers and breakfast for an affordable price, but what they are really known for is their homemade ice cream. 

Another feature that sets Happy Days Diner apart is their willingness to craft off menu meals, so long as they have the means to do so.

Pastafina of Mineral Wells

• Address: 201 N Oak Ave, Mineral Wells, TX
• Hours: Wed - Mon: 11 AM - 10 PM; Closed Tuesday
• Distance from Us: 6 miles

Pastafina is an Italian restaurant that is home to hand-tossed brick oven pizza that is simply amazing. Their menu is also filled with an assortment of dishes that will be a hit with the whole family, including salads, baked pastas, traditional Italian cuisine and more.

Woody's Bar & Grill

• Address: 6105 US-180, Mineral Wells, TX
• Hours: Sun - Wed: 11 AM - 10 PM; Thurs - Fri: 11 AM - 12 AM
• Distance from Us: 3.8 miles

Woody’s Bar & Grill is known around town as home to the best burger in the area and some even argue that it’s the best burger in Texas. This establishment is very straightforward, as they lean into the no-frills, small town bar atmosphere. What their menu lacks in diversity they more than make up for with quality and customer service.