- Our list of the best things to do in Glen Rose, Texas, features the top 53 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glen Rose, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Glen Rose, TX , followed by 35 popular activities in nearby cities, including Granbury, Cleburne and Stephenville
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The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has guided tours of their 1,700-acre facility filled with wild animals from around the world. Visitors can feed the animals, drive their own vehicles through the facility, take a guided tour, enjoy a picnic, feed the fish at the koi pond, or buy souvenirs.
1.6 Miles
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.
3.2 Miles
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.
0.6 Miles
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.
0.2 Miles
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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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.
3.1 Miles
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.
2.3 Miles
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.
3.0 Miles
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 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.