Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Mineral Wells - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells, Texas

Mineral Wells Fossil Park

This former Texas landfill is flush with 300 million-year-old fossils, all fit for the taking.

Mineral Wells, Texas

The Baker Hotel

Crumbling hotel echoes with the sounds of the '30s.

Mineral Wells, Texas

Camp Wolters

Decaying military base deactivated in the 70s is now visited by urban explorers and military enthusiasts.

Are we missing something unusual in Mineral Wells?

Possum Kingdom Stone Arch Bridge

The bridge continues the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policy.

17 miles from Mineral Wells

Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.

Community Forums / United States / US: South

Top Discussions in the US: South Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
What would you do on a time crunch in DC?	19 December 9, 2019	3057	December 9, 2019
Carolina House with a Natural Cavern underneath	12 April 1, 2020	5478	April 1, 2020
New Orleans suggestions?	15 March 26, 2020	3550	March 26, 2020
Off the beaten path / hidden gems near Nashville?	9 November 20, 2019	2951	November 20, 2019
Nashville Music Shops — seeking recommendations	10 September 12, 2019	939	September 12, 2019

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Mineral Wells, Texas

Launch Map

Mineral Wells Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Mineral Wells.

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Mineral Wells Activity

robertringler wants to go to Camp Wolters

ashnolan1991 wants to go to The Baker Hotel

ashnolan1991 wants to go to Mineral Wells Fossil Park

geobabe has been to Mineral Wells Fossil Park

meharrah wants to go to Camp Wolters