Morning Drive Through Mineral Wells, TX

[@johnellebaker3725]

I just moved here 2 weeks ago. Will have to check out the Crazy water. Thanks

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@bruceypop9312]

This was a cool idea, just cruising around and checking out a new place... Thumbs up from me!

[@jasonlilburn8826]

Mineral Wells is a cool little town.

[@Debbp]

North Oak Dairy Queen is also good food.

[@victorwadsworth821]

At 8:22 over to the left is the African American swimming pool & play ground. Here your in the black part of town if it was the 60's. Mom use to visit her bootlegger for a bottle back in the 60's, Dusty Pool was Baker Hotel bartender at the ballroom & town bootlegger. Dad & Dusty use to work at Southern Airways together.

[@victorwadsworth821]

11:18 where you turn was an old dirt road I lived on in 50's & 60's, North East 23rd Street. If you had continued nine miles there was a turn off to the left to Oliver Loving's Ranch, what's left of it. Loving was Gus in the movie Lonesome Dove.

[@honey4boo1013]

Ok. I live in Mineral Wells. Been here all my life. Next time you are here please eat at Dairy Mart. It's amazing. Also...go to Garrett's. You will love it! And just to give you a lil history. The "welcome" sign that is on the hill....my great grandfather helped to build and install it. He also helped build the Baker...but my point is according to my older family members that have always been here...they always said that the "Hollywood" sign was inspired by our "welcome" sign. I also thought it was pretty neat.

[@victorwadsworth821]

You forgot Poston's Dry Goods. I lived on Welcome Mountain when the sign was still there.

[@williamoxendine6121]

My stepdad was station there from 59 to 61 loved welcome mountain I think one was call bald mountain I remember the old school

[@Debbp]

If you have never had Dairy Mart it is a must when you are in town.

[@victorwadsworth821]

At 13:32 if you continue up the side of the Mountain on the right is an old log cabin where one of the early photographers lived. The White building is the old USO building used during WW2. I had coin club meetings in it in 1969.

[@rea8172]

Crazy water tastes like dirty spring water. I find it hard to choke down. To each their own though! Nice vlog.

[@victorwadsworth821]

9:51 to the left, The third of three Crazy Water Hotel's & to the right the Print shop in 1913 was the Crazy Silent theater. Down the block on the right is the old Grand Theater.

[@joshhunyady6819]

Good video Wallie.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Turn before you get to 5:14 that is the old high school & next to it is the oldest standing building in Mineral Wells the Rock School House which is now the town museum. I took band classes in it and went to elementary school in the old high school. Mom, my aunts & uncles went to high school there. If you want to see ghosts, there may still be a few students that lost their minds there. Just down to the left is the awesome Jones Drive-In.

[@GettingHome]

Class of 95 Mineral Wells High, Senior Prom was held in the lobby of the Baker.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Your lucky for this video to have great cloud coverage for contrast.

[@victorwadsworth821]

One place to see is Poston's Dry Goods. Look for the chain driven change cup & wire above your head.

[@crazycatlady2271]

I want to go there; the Crazy Water is so good for you.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Kroger's sell it.

[@soyunik7979]

Was in TXs last wk. Didn't make it to Mineral Wells😩 but did make it to Goatmans Bridge in Denton...well next time I go to Txs from CA I'll stop by...And I went to Braums twice while in TXs😁😁😁....ate that a lot when I was preggers w my daughter

[@victorwadsworth821]

About 9:11 to the left is the Poston's Dry Goods, has many great artifacts & is a historic site to see as well. They had the coolest chain pull rail system to send change & messages in wooden cups by wire to deferent departments in the store, see one here, quite rare. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-cash-railway

[@brandonhaygood5286]

Man this brings me back. Nothing seems to have changed since I last lived there.

[@rundoetx]

I grew up there, and I agree with you. It's almost like it's stuck in time.

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

LOL!! Road Rager!!!!! Dude good job on that windshield too, it is crystal clear for this video! I can never seem to get mine clean when I film driving lol, there's always spots and streaks and stuff no matter how much I try to clean it lol

[@WallieB26]

I literally have an OCD problem making sure the windows are clean and spotless on the car. Even Kayla puts her hands on the passenger door window i have a mini heart attack. Lol Try steel wool to clean up hard to clean spots and streaks on the glass. It works wonders and is relatively cheap. ONLY use it on the glass or you'll scratch things. We use it at work to get overspray off glass. Its great. Oh and if possible, make sure to hose the car off after because the steel wool that flakes off will rust and leave rust spots on the car.

[@forestjordan6095]

And I got to go try that Dairy mart out lol

[@WallieB26]

I didnt get the chance to stop there. Perhaps next time I'm in Texas!

[@lexyridin4nip437]

Hickeys

[@forestjordan6095]

I like me some dairy queen but I bet that place is ten times better!

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

you know im a fat guy cause while you're talking about the pizza hut I'm also glued to that giant DONUT sign on the left LOL!!!!!

[@WallieB26]

LOL! I wanted to try that donut place but just didn't get the chance this time. I have to say, Texas puts us up here to shame with the amazing places they have to eat at down there. I gained 10 pounds when we were there. No shame in my game. LOL!

[@futonman66]

That donut sign you saw was for Texas donut I have been there several times their donuts are awesome and the sausage rolls as well

[@futonman66]

@@WallieB26 the operation hours for Texas donut are 5:30 a.m. to 12 noon and that dairy Queen that you pass downtown it is called hickeys dairy Queen

[@news89]

Mmmm donuts and pizza

[@victorwadsworth821]

That cemetery to the right is where the town father Judge Lynch is buried. The Welcome sign was moved years ago from the mountain behind the Baker. Anything you want to know about Mineral Wells, ask me, I might can help you.

[@MBDrums49]

WallieB26-from Pennsylvania Texas-👍👍👍👍👍yayayayayaya

[@WallieB26]

I love Texas!

[@victorwadsworth821]

12:23 to the left is where policeman Larry Joel Kite was murdered on Christmas Eve 1971. The Post Office & building in front of it dates back before 1921. Actress Judy Garland used that post office, Bonnie & Clyde used the Baker Hotel Ballroom. www.odmp.org/officer/7595-patrolman-larry-joel-kite

[@victorwadsworth821]

The Clark family, friends of ours had the Dairy Mart.

[@markglatfelter138]

Interesting how the traffic lights are sideways

[@c82richard]

Quite a few cities in Texas have sideways traffic lights

[@jamiecopeland9413]

I live in San Antonio, and we have sideways traffic lights (mainly downtown and at freeway intersections).

[@WallieB26]

Yeah, I noticed that as well in several places in the DFW area.

[@michelleevans5531]

A few years ago the Baker Hotel had a ghost walk near Halloween. That was cool! It was a guid3d group tour on the outside only and around that neighborhood. I need to get a gallon refill of that Crazy Water!! That stuff is awesome!

[@Debbp]

That use to be the post office it is no longer the postoffice.

[@JD-pw1ji]

Braums has got great burgers and good ice cream too!

[@WallieB26]

Kayla said they were very good. I didnt get to try a burger yet but the ice cream was good!

[@clairelfhs02]

Mineral Wells looks like a nice town!

[@WallieB26]

Agreed! I like the town!

[@victorwadsworth821]

It was when I was a kid in 50's, 60's & 70's.

[@forestjordan6095]

My grandpa lived in mineral wells, I remember going there as a kid to visit him with my parents but It was so long ago and I was so young I couldnt remember what it looked like, the only other times ive been there was going to camp in west Texas but we stayed out of town, thanks for filming this!

[@WallieB26]

Glad I was able to somewhat bring back memories of the town for you. I wish i could have driven up and down all the little side streets off of the main roads but I would have been there all day. It really is a nice little town in my opinion. Kayla and her folks lived there and said there were a few problems but I just didn't see it. I like the town.

[@forestjordan6095]

Every town has there problems, but I never here about them on the news so it cant be all that bad lol

[@rg1599]

Dairy Mart burgers if I had to choose my only place to get a burger. My go to it to add a fried egg and cheese. Fries are good to. The ice cream is Bluebell.

[@candj98]

New windows in the Baker is a good sign that is coming back

[@WallieB26]

Yep! Kayla's folks said it is getting renovated but as for what purpose yet is to be determined. Someone said possibly a hotel again. Another said a museum. We'll find out eventually!

[@shanereichsr2382]

Braums is amazing some of the best milkshakes ive ever had and great food

[@unclejj2350]

I believe that The Proper People YT channel has a great video about the Baker Hotel. That hotel is amazing to see from the inside

[@WallieB26]

I believe I watched that video. Kayla told me its been heavily secured over the last few years because of how dangerous it was and people going inside. I would have loved to but she said people got injured and arrested as a result from going inside. Glad its at least being renovated now.

[@alanlough638]

A cool video, Wallie!

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome 👍👍

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@hellofrom817]

Hey MW 👋 I’m from there 🤗.. Dairy Mart has the best Ice Cream🍦 & burgers are good also! Growing up we use to walk to Dairy Mart to get a twist! Now I want one

[@bayrakes7031]

You should.have tried woodys burgers. I live and farm there and that is pretty much the only thing I eat

[@jasong3652]

Braums is amazing, even better than Whataburger in my opinion. I hope you had the chance to try it!

[@WallieB26]

I got to try their ice cream but I still need to try a burger! Just had so many things to do and not enough time! Definitely on our next trip down!

[@jasong3652]

@@WallieB26 you definitely won't regret it at all!!

[@victorwadsworth821]

Good burgers

[@admccor75]

Dairy Mart is the bomb!! Way better than frozen burgers at Woodys. I would say Dairy Mart then Braums.

[@matthewcampbell7985]

Mineral wells is in between Parker and Palo pinto county.

[@c82richard]

Located in Palo Pinto County

[@forestjordan6095]

Chris some of mineral wells is in parker county

[@WallieB26]

I didnt realize just how big that town is. But they do have a lot there.

[@JCTexanRyeGuy]

That Dairy Queen you passed that you said you liked is the hickeys Dairy Queen it is owned by a family and serves food much better than the Dairy Queen chain.

[@cynthiarose7534]

I love old towns and old buildings. The hotel is beautiful and very cool. Nice video with great scenery. Thanks for the great video. I’m looking forward to seeing more awesome videos.

[@WallieB26]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed. We did a drone footage video of the Baker Hotel which we'll have uploaded soon. Plenty of Texas videos coming!

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Wow, that's going to cost a Fortune to rehab that hotel. Thanks for the drive 👍

[@alexperez7974]

I live in mineral wells

[@futonman66]

Correction operation hours for Texas donut 5 a.m. to 12 noon

[@alexperez7974]

I saw a car

[@JCTexanRyeGuy]

Glad to see a video maker visit my home town and showing people the charm it still has. Thanks for this.

[@BL-pm6lk]

Hi WALLIE my name is BILLY I live in SAN ANTONIO TX I just wanted to say all your videos are very AWESOME keep up the AWSOME work and you and KAYLA have a kmartlious day and stay safe

[@WallieB26]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoy the videos. We have plenty to come from Texas! Have a great day!

[@BL-pm6lk]

@@WallieB26 your welcome WALLIE I also watched on of your videos were you KALA and that NATE GUY went to KRANYACTS AT CHRISTMAS I use to go there with my grandparents when I was little that brought back alot of wonderful memories for me my grandparents lived in sharon PA near there I also am going threw a lil bit bet of depression cause of this covid 19 stuff but when I watch your videos it makes me smile I was I had the means of doing videos like you do but I cant Drive cause I'm disabled but it would be AWESOME if I could do that thank you very much for what you do you put alot of smiles on people's faces with your videos you and KAYLA stay AWSOME and definitely have a KMARTLIOUS DAY

[@dannybradford7000]

There is several investers that bought the Baker Hotel , they are from Dallas , and they are restoring it and are going to reopen it hopeful in 2022.

[@beleagueredmule2782]

But while in Mineral Wells for a burger, Woody’s (bar) is #1, and #2 is Dairy Mart. Texas Chain stores....it’s Braum’s, Whataburger and Sonic (in that order). As a transplant from California, I’ll never give up my In~n~Out! Thank God that he made Texas and thank California for their only worthwhile export making Texas perfect.

[@someguy23475]

Braum’s has great burgers and shakes! I stopped there once in suburban Oklahoma City.

[@WallieB26]

I have yet to try a burger but I didnt get ice cream on this trip. Definitely on our next visit!

[@natureandwildlifewithhunte5849]

I really like these driving videos!

[@WallieB26]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy. I'm planning to do more once I catch up on these Texas videos.

[@news89]

This place looks amazing and cozy. I noticed the red lights are Horizontal that caught my attention. I never heard of the baker hotel till this video. Thanks for tour of Mineral Wells, TX.

[@crazycatlady2271]

I forgot to say the driving tour was great Wallie. Wish you did some more of them.🤗

[@braedenwayne7208]

glad u tried braums i am in oklahoma its the best

[@WallieB26]

It was very good!

[@jamesthefordman]

that was also a cool looking old store you passed (the metro) I actually looked it up online to see the pictures pretty vintage looking! Also it has been forever since I've seen a Kelly tire's sign

[@WallieB26]

There are quite a few vintage and retro finds in this town as well as along the highway(s) that take you hear. I wish i could show them all. Its truly amazing.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Postons is the best

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks for the tour😊 Really relaxing hearing the purr of the Z. Love the clouds too💙☁

[@WallieB26]

Glad you enjoyed! Yeah, I try to take good care of the Z as best I can so I can do all this driving and putting videos like this together. I'll have more driving videos to come!

[@DirtySouthParanormal]

Y'all should come back out in March setting up an investigation at the old Nazareth we have also investigated the old school you passed on main Street

[@alexperez7974]

I saw my car

[@victorwadsworth821]

You need to try Jone's Drive-In, I use to eat there in the 60's, still good food & great lunch specials.

[@JB-fl4wk]

People who don't know about Mineral Wells think its a "beautiful historic town". Visit MW for a while.. try living there. I promise you'll feel differently.

[@trentonray8716]

Miserable Smells, I mean, Mineral Wells!

[@bellacapulet1933]

As a local that's exactly what we call it 😁

[@anthonyglass170]

Mineral Wells is not the town it used to be,which is a shame because it has potential. Originally known for its "water cures',MW was a resort community until the great depression hit. People used to come from all over the country,arriving by rail at Weatherford then taking the 26 mile short line railroad ( The Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwest RR, jokingly called the Whiskey, More Whiskey and No Water) over to MW. The short line was abandoned years ago and is now a rails to trail belonging to the Texas Parks System. The Old Crazy Water Hotel used to have photos in the lobby of all the famous people who stayed there,i.e.The 3 Stooges,General Pershing,just to name 2 examples. MW until the depression hit, had a Casino (yes it was illegal),and famous big bands used to play from the roof top ballroom of the Baker Hotel and be broadcast across the country.WW2 brought a second boom to MW when Camp Wolters became the biggest Infantry Replacement Training Center in the country,it's where Audie Murphy among others trained. After the war,depression again,Then Camp Wolters reopened again as the Army Primary Helicopter School and became Fort Wolters ,a "permanent" Army post. Well "permanent"only lasted until 1973 when the Army moved the Helicopter School and closed the Fort. More depression followed. Then came the "first" oil boom, and prosperity came back to MW,until the oil patch went bust. More depression. Then a second oil boom that is not as intense as the first,and it has cooled way down. But still,MW does have potential. . There is ready workforce in place, and it would be a good location for new industry.MW has an excellent airport,which is under utilized.

[@onewearycatfromtexas2066]

Wellsxx

[@butterboiii9810]

I live in a town named Wells.😅

[@WallieB26]

Lol!

[@MrAlexdillard]

Dairy Mart....

[@zoefaith120]

Wallie and a cam. What can he find as he Cruze in his z24. Maybe it be food or a abandoned buildings!!!

[@WallieB26]

Got pretty lucky on this Texas trip, thats for sure!

[@mrodriguez4829]

Braums is like In-N-Out. Best way to enjoy it is to keep driving past it.

[@WallieB26]

Lol!

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

The old lady’s sperm donor had a little shop a couple of blocks down the street from the Baker.

[@yezult]

News: Its Coronavirus, everyone stay inside! Wallie: Are you challenging me??

[@WallieB26]

LOL

[@yajairagonzalez4674]

Maybe its just me, but the sky looks weird, like it's fake, anyone else, or is it just me? 😂😂😂

[@WallieB26]

It did look strange looking back at the video but its definitely 100% real. There were showers in the area earlier in the morning so perhaps that's why it looked odd?

[@victorwadsworth821]

I remember some bad ass Texas Dust Storms in that town.

[@JustinDoesASMR25]

Hey Wallie alittle side fact about mineral wells it was on ghost adventures most haunted place in Texas my dude

[@WallieB26]

I'm a big fan of Ghost Adventures and loved the episode they did at the hotel. Its not surprising to me that this town is that haunted. Kayla even said so.

[@taraharrison7094]

Kayla Hott? Is that her last name I went to school with her in fourth grade.... if that's who it is..

[@97carded]

Texas has terrible drivers..

[@bosssi2679]

I live in mineral wells

[@futonman66]

Correction operation hours for Texas donut 5 a.m. to 12 noon