Kelcie & Chris
Things To Do
Rest Yourself River Ranch
Originally an old boys ranch, RYRR was built and designed by Elmer Seybold with collaboration from renowned architect, Charles Dilbeck. The original name was Seybold Guest Ranch until 2008. It's mid-century Great Lodge furniture is original Circa 1946 custom designed and built by Habitant Furniture Co. Back in the day, the ranch offered a modern western glamping experience with rodeos, Olympic style swimming pool, tennis, hiking, fishing, boating, guided nature tours, 15 miles of horse trails, race track, horseshoe courts, rifle, pistol, skeet and archery ranges. The ranch entertained the elite in the members only, El Ranchero Club, which was rumored to also operate as a speakeasy and casino. Legend has it that Hollywood royalty such as John Wayne, Betty Davis and Ronald Reagan visited during the decadent boom of Mineral Wells. All these facts & more make the Bride and Groom so excited to share in the history as they join in marriage in the presence of family and friends.
The Historic Baker Hotel
Other than the wedding venue itself, what captivated the Bride the most about this small town, was learning about the historic Baker Hotel. Currently under renovation and looming large over the former resort town —physically and metaphorically — is the 14-story behemoth of 1920s architecture that for generations has sat crumbling. In it's prime, the Baker offered services of a doctor’s office, mineral baths, steam rooms, salt rubs, hot packs, manicures, and facials. Another big draw to the hotel was the variety of entertainers offered nightly which almost always included a famous face in the audience. Some famous names to appear on the guest list include Judy Garland, Clark Gable, the Three Stooges, Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird, Roy Rogers, Jack Dempsey, Helen Keller, and Ronald Reagan. A local legend also contends that Bonnie and Clyde stayed in the hotel on one occasion under an alias. The grand opening of the new and improved hotel is slated for Fall 2023.
Murals of Downtown Mineral Wells
Downtown Mineral Wells is home to more than 20 murals with everything from flying pigs to human-sized butterflies and interactive murals to renderings of local people from days gone by. Whatever your style, you’re sure to find lots of Instagram-worthy photo spots.
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK & TRAILWAY
This Texas hidden gem is a place you definitely don't want to miss! Rent mountain bikes for the trails, canoes or kayaks to take out on the lake. Devil's Hallow at Mineral Wells State Park allows rock climbing, as seen in Matthew McConaughey's "Failure to Launch".
Crazy Water Company
Come see what made Mineral Wells famous!! The waters of Mineral Wells, TX have been making folks feel good inside and out since 1881. The legend goes like this: In late 1881, a woman who suffered from dementia would sit by the well all day drinking the mineral water. People slowly began to notice that the crazy old lady was not so crazy anymore. Had the water from the well alleviated the lady’s “crazies”? The well became known as the “Crazy Well” and thousands of people from all over the country flocked to this magical well, including a man named Ed Dismuke. Mr. Dismuke was told by his doctor that there was no remedy for his ailing stomach. But Mr. Dismuke began drinking the magical water and before he knew it, he was restored to health. In 1904, Mr. Dismuke founded the Famous Mineral Water Company, selling and distributing the mineral water. Now, more than 100 years later, people are still drinking Crazy Water.