What do you like to do when you have time for fun?  Mineral Wells offers quite a few activities for children as well as adults and families.  Dallas and Fort Worth aren't very far away, so there are a lot of cultural events to attend, but if you are looking for some fun in the sun or things to do where you will not need to travel, stay in Mineral Wells and go on a picnic.  Maybe you feel like taking a walk through some beautiful gardens or getting a scoop of home made ice-cream.  We have it and below is information for your review.

Lake Mineral Wells State Park:  If you like nature and outdoor activities and events, this is the place for you!  Lake Mineral Wells State Park offers family as well as individual things to do.  Whether you would like to take a hike or ride your horse or rock climb, you'll be able to do it at our park.  Lake Mineral Wells is budget friendly.  Children under 12 are free and 13 or older the entry fee is only $5.00.

• Camping
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Boating
• Rock Climbing
• Mountain Biking
• Equestrian Camping
• Horseback Riding
• Hiking

The park also has it's own store which offers grocery items, boat rentals (canoes & Kayaks), ice, deli items, firewood, souvenirs as well as fishing/camping supplies.  

If you like interpretive programs, take advantage of the Lone Star Amphitheater which has the Cowboy History Through Music and Poetry, astronomy, storytelling and ranger talks.  The Lake Mineral Wells website has a calendar of events that will let you know when these events take place.

A few of the other activities that can be attended are the Kid's Wilderness Survival program, Guided Trail Walks, Wildflower walks and assorted nature programs.  So if you are looking for something inexpensive, yet fun and healthy for you or your family, come visit Lake Mineral Wells State Park.  You definitely won't run out of things to do here!  The park is open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. 

Clark Gardens Botanical Park:  Just on the outskirts of Mineral Wells, this park has 50 gardens over 35 acres.  Mr. and Mrs. Clark began constructing their garden oasis in 1972 and opened it to the public in 2000.  You will find trails lined with boxwoods, irises, tulips, daylilies as well as other varied plants.  You will also find a Historic Tree Trail that has trees that are direct descendents from the Civil War, a Lewis and Clark Cottonwood from Montana and a Harry S. Truman ginkgo as well.  An All-American Rose Selection Test Garden is located within the park as well to test whether or not various rose plants will survive here. 

There is a beautiful chapel to have weddings in and one of the best features of the park is "Clark Station."  This is an area that is a replica of a rail depot.  There are four model trains that ride the tracks inside the station as well as outside.  This is a spot in the park that cannot be missed.  Whenever I have been over there, Mr. Clark has been in attendance running his trains.  He has always been happy to talk about his train station and the park.   

If you like nature, gardens and beautiful paths to walk along, this is a wonderful activity for all.  The park is open from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sundays.  You can call the park at (940) 682-4856.

Famous Mineral Water Co.:  Founded in 1904 by a pharmacist who drank the water to cure a stomach ailment, The Famouns Mineral Water Co. is a great place to go to enjoy our famous mineral water.  While you are there, order yourself a scoop of ice cream and look around at some of the great artifacts from the early days of the business.  This is one of the best places in Mineral Wells to find out about our history...after all we were named after our water.  The company is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  You can reach them at (940) 325-8870.

Possum Kingdom Lake and State Park:  If you like anything to do with the water, Possum Kingdom Lake and Park is another fantastic place to go.  The lake and park are approximately a 30 minute drive northwest of Mineral Wells.  The lake is great for all of your water activities such as boating (bring your own boat or rent one from the store), fishing, swimming, tubing and waterskiing and the park has camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, nature study and more.

The park has about 1528 acres next to the lake which has 20,000 acres of water.  Whether you are looking to stay for a few days or forever, there are plenty of accomodations.  You will find cabins and campsites for short term visitors or lakefront homes for those who  wish to live there full-time or part-time.  For more information you can call (940) 549-1803.  Children 12 and under are free to the park and those over 13 are only $4.00.