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Whether
you walk in or drive in from Weatherford
on Hwy 180 West, contact the Chamber of Commerce at:
511 E. Hubbard St., Mineral
Wells, Texas 76068
(1-800-252-MWTX) There
a friendly and knowledgeable staff can provide you with all the information you
will need to enjoy Palo Pinto County. The county seat (one of Texas' smallest)
of Palo Pinto is twelve miles west and has no chamber of commerce but the Mineral
Wells Chamber can furnish you with most of Palo Pinto's secrets. Palo
Pinto is a must see, but before heading on, explore Mineral Wells first. |
Baker
Hotel - The bridge from the hotel to the pool
Photo courtesy Jason
Grant |
Mineral Wells
Attractions There
are quite a few similarities between Mineral Wells and Hot Springs Arkansas. Both
were built by water, and the vacant Baker
Hotel, one of the state's most glamorous hotels of its era, was modeled after
Hot Springs' Arlington. Although the water isn't as abundant, the stone work and
irregular terrain is reminiscent and Mineral Wells' restored Post Office is a
gem Hot Springs would love to have. Unfortunately, both cities have seen better
days.
Mineral Wells is also home to Bat World – a living Museum
and rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured bats which nest throughout
Mineral Wells. Like Austinites, the citizens of Mineral Wells have grown to appreciate
their insect eating, pollinating friends. Founded by Amanda Lollar, Bat World
is an affiliation of B.A.T.S., the Beneficial Animal Teaching Society, a non-profit
organization. |
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| "Here
is a photo taken of the Grand Theatre in 1948 just after it was remodled. I worked
there as a teenager and later owned the building after it had closed. This is
one of 4 theatres that were open in the 1940's into the 1960's in Mineral Wells,
Texas..- Don Eichler, Center Point, Texas, September 14, 2006 |
A
self-guided driving tour of the historic district lists 25 sites. Antiques and
collectibles can be found mostly on North Oak and East Hubbard. Five area hotels
in town will enable you to get a good rest to better enjoy your busy day ahead...
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