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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.

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Camp Wolters

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

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Possum Kingdom Stone Arch Bridge

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

17 miles from Mineral Wells

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