Rent a canoe and explore one of Palo Pinto's natural beauties, the Brazos River. Visit www.brazos.org for water levels and public take-out sites. 

Rochelle's Canoe Rental
Hwy 4 just off the Brazos River
(940) 659-3341

 

Discover the beauty and benefits plants provide at this 77-acre herb farm.  View native perennials, herb gardens and antique roses.

5545 Hwy 281 North
(940) 325-8674

Clark Gardens Botanical Park welcomes visitors all year long. This breathtaking, 35-acre oasis awakens your senses, stirs your spirit and relaxes your being. From the bursting buds of spring to the crispness of fall and even in the stillness of winter, there is a magical feeling here.

567 Maddox Road
(940) 682-4856
www.clarkgardens.com 

 

 

 

The Creative Art Center is located in a historic building constructed in 1933 as the first freestanding home economics building in Texas. In January 1996, the building became an art center and home of the Mienral Wells Art Association, where art appreciation, study, worship, shows, classes and meetings could take place.

215 N.W. 5th Ave.
(940) 325-3137

 

Now celebrating over 100 years of service to the area, the Famous Mineral Water Company continues to serve loyal patrons who relish the original mineral, deep well mineral and reverse osmosis waters. The Famous Mineral Water Company is the sole remaining namesake of Mineral Wells.
With a more health-conscious public and increasing interest in drinking water, the Famous Mineral Water Company promises to flourish for many years to come. Hours of operation for the company's water pavilion are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pavilion is available for group tours at other times by appointment only.

209 N.W. 6th St.
(940) 325-8870
www.famouswater.com

 

Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway has something for everyone. Along with camping and picnicking, the lake provides swimming, boating and fishing. The Penitentiary Hollow area is a challenge for rock climbers of every level., and the park trails and State Trailway provide hiking, biking and equestrian opportunities. The State Trailway is 20 miles long, stretching from historic downtown Mineral Wells to Cartwright Park near Weatherford, with other access points at the State Park and in the town of Garner.

100 Park Road 71
(940) 328-1171
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_mineral_wells/

 

 

The Little Rock Schoolhouse Museum was erected in 1884 and was the first public school building in Mineral Wells. Now the schoolhouse is a museum devoted to the preservation of the historical memorabilia of the city of Mineral Wells. Tours by appointment only.

105 N.W. Fifth Ave.
(940) 325-2726

 

This old sandstone jail building was built in 1882 in Palo Pinto. Currently it displays a variety of dated artifacts of Palo Pinto County. Reservations are required for access, although the facility is open Saturday in the summer.

5th & Elm Street in Palo Pinto
(940) 659-2555