Mineral Wells,
Texas boasts the home of Crazy
Water. The story goes that a woman
who was suffering from her mind failing, came to Mineral Wells and drank the
healing waters and recovered. Thus, Crazy
Water was born. There are four levels of
Crazy water to choose from, based on the mineral content. One being the lowest amount to four being the
highest amount. No matter where you go
in town you are bound to experience Crazy Water. While I was there, I tried number two and
felt that by itself, it had too much mineral flavor but with food, it evened
out to have a "regular" water flavor.
When you plan your stay, be sure to check out the Crazy Water to
discover your favorite and see if it helps you to feel better mentally.
Of course,
during my visit, I had to check out the downtown area of Mineral Wells. It was a short walk from the Magpie Inn, where I stayed the night. While making my way downtown I saw quite a
few murals on the exterior of the buildings and just loved the different images
they portrayed. Murals are such an easy
way to incorporate art into your downtown area that can also be a draw for
people to visit. Hint, hint City of
Sulphur Springs.
I decided to
step into one of the shops which ended up leading me to four different
shops. It was pretty cool how they were
all connected and just flowed from one to the other. There was a little eatery in one of
spots. Here you could order sandwiches
or salads, along with some fresh meat, pasta and sauces as well. It was cute little spot to enjoy lunch, grab
something you might be missing for dinner, to a souvenir to take home and enjoy
later.
One of the
staple shops of Downtown Mineral Wells sports a two-story building that
literally has something for everyone.
From olive oil to balsamic vinegars, housewares, kids clothes, and even
something for the men in your life. The
Market has a little bit of everything, including a cocktail and coffee bar for
guests to enjoy while they shop or just to sit awhile and enjoy.
I even managed
to make my way to the brewery, Rickhouse
Brewing, that is located downtown in the same building as the Crazy Water
Hotel. I tried a flight of beers and did
not find one that I didn't like. Each
one was unique and with a story that resonated with the brewery, creating a
history for why they brew the beer and the name given. Their brew space is right where guests can
see it all and I was really impressed with the quality and quantity of beers
that they create in the space allotted to them.
You can regularly find musical groups playing at the brewery and a good
conversation if that is what you are looking for. Be sure to ask about the beer stories while
you are there and of course find your favorite.
My favorite
part of my visit was staying at The Magpie
Inn. This Chef owned and operated
inn is a short walk from the center of downtown and is a lovely getaway for
couples. Select from five rooms and
enjoy a group breakfast or an in-room breakfast during your stay. Be sure to look for Waldo, the tortoise,
during your stay. He is definitely part
of the Inn experience. Each room is
designed with your comfort in mind and is welcomed retreat during a visit to
Mineral Wells.
If you are
visiting family or just looking for a getaway you can't go wrong with a stop in
Mineral Wells. There is plenty to do and
see during your visit, and of course wonderful places to stay, eat and
drink. Explore Clark Gardens or hop on
over to the lake or take a tour of local wineries or a history tour. Don't forget to grab a bottle of Crazy Water
and find out which level you like the best.
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