In November 2018 we went north on 281 Mineral Wells and Decatur, TX. That is the same route we took in 2021 to get to Route 66 just west of Oklahoma City. These photos were taken in November 2018.

Mineral Wells became famous for its healing water attracting tourists, and the Baker Hotel opened in 1929 as an international resort destination and was for many years considered one of the country’s most glamorous resorts. But things changed, and the hotel finally closed in 1972. The good news is the hotel is currently being renovated.