- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Granbury, Texas, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Glen Rose, Weatherford, Cleburne and Coppell.
- From Granbury City Beach to Squaw Creek Park, the Granbury area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Bike Paths.
- What started as a simple courthouse in 1887 soon grew into a town square and eventually led to the city of Granbury. The now 6 square mile town offers visitors a historical look into old Texas. Tourists enjoy touring the town square that still stands today as well as taking in a show at the historical Opera House.
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Dinosaur Valley State Park has some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world. In addition to seeing the tracks, visitors can view two fiberglass life-size dinosaurs, horseback ride, hike, bike, fish, swim, or attend ranger park programs.
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Dinosaur World has over 150 life-size dinosaurs, each with a sign to explain what the viewer is seeing. The facility also has a paleontological setting where children can search for authentic fossils, a large sand pit, and a gift shop.
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Based on evidence collected near the museum, the museum's director presents lectures on selected dates that humans and dinosaurs coexisted. The museum also has a 25 foot to scale Noah's Ark.
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The 29-mile Paluxy River is a tributary of the Brazos River. Dinosaur prints have been found in the river, and human prints may have been found along with them, while many people like to fish and swim in the river.
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1184 Fm205, 1184 State Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
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Featuring the findings of a local fossil hunter, Stone Hut Fossil Shop has a variety of geological gifts for visitors to purchase. Some of these gifts include petrified wood, arrowheads, gemstones, and more.
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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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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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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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Located in a small shack, Rhodes Canoe Rentals provides equipment for traversing the nearby river. From canoes, to kayaks, to inflatable tubes, visitors can float on the river while enjoying an alcoholic beverage.
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Oakdale Park is one of the oldest and most historic campgrounds and RV parks in Texas. They provide furnished cabin rentals, RV spaces, tent camping, swimming, and indoor and outdoor meeting areas. They also offer scheduled events including Bluegrass Festivals.