- TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near Glen Rose, Texas, including 28 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Granbury, Cleburne and Stephenville.
- From Dinosaur World to Oakdale Park, the Glen Rose area offers 62 different types of family activities, including: Camping Site, National & State Parks, Hobby Shops and Theaters.
- Originally an Indian Reservation in the 1800's, Glen Rose is now a city in Texas' Somervell County. Two of the biggest attractions of the city are the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Dinosaur Valley State Park, both feature an array of species and history, as well as dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy River bed.
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DINOSAUR VALLEY PARK STORE offers a variety of gifts, souvenirs, and other items that commemorate Dinosaur Valley State Park. The store also offers guests the chance to replicate miniature versions of the park's dinosaur footprints.
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The Promise is an outdoor passion play in an outdoor amphitheater that sits 3,200 people. The story features the events of Christ's life and ties them to the history of Glen Rose.
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Big Rocks Park is a park with very large rocks that can be sat on, while a person dangles their feet into the Paluxy River. The park is also popular with those who would like to take a wade in the water.
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Historic Downtown Glen Rose is a town square that features a courthouse that serves as a notable landmark. The town square also features a variety of unique shops and restaurants.
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The Squaw Valley Golf Course offers 36-holes of golfing, often rated among the top municipal courses in Texas. The course also has a pro shop, practice facilities, and a snack bar.
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The lovingly restored Barnard's Mill has been through a myriad of incarnations from a simple mill, to a health spa, and now an art and history museum. There is no fee to enter, and the artwork has been privately donated.
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The Somervell County Museum features the history of the Glen Rose and Somervell County, Texas, area. Included in the museum are dinosaur fossils, pioneer items, antiques, and local history exhibits.
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With 3,200 acres of lake surface to fish from, Squaw Creek Park offers visitors amenities like boat launches and docks for both bank and boat fishing. There is also a picnic area where visitors can enjoy views of the lake.
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Located next to the dam of the same name, De Cordova Bend Park provides visitors with a boat ramp and fishing pier on Lake Granbury. The park also offers some limited camping availability as well as public restrooms.
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Located at the Hideaway Ranch, a rural getaway with cabins for rent, The Hideaway Ranch Horseback Riding offers one-hour guided tours of the Hideaway Ranch property on horseback. The Ranch also offers ground-led rides for smaller children.