Lori’s guidebook to Glenrose, TX
Sightseeing
Get there early! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the world’s foremost animal conservation facilities, but it also provides an opportunity to let visitors experience a taste of Africa.
115 locals recommend
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 Co Rd 2008Get there early! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the world’s foremost animal conservation facilities, but it also provides an opportunity to let visitors experience a taste of Africa.
Located on the Paluxy River, Big Rocks Park is full of unusually large rocks. There are plenty of shallow areas for children to climb, explore and play. Families can enjoy swimming and cooling off from the Texas heat or enjoy lunch sitting underneath the trees. There are plenty of areas to walk along the Paluxy. Enjoy taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Glen Rose. The park is completely free!
51 locals recommend
Big Rocks Park
1014 NE Barnard StLocated on the Paluxy River, Big Rocks Park is full of unusually large rocks. There are plenty of shallow areas for children to climb, explore and play. Families can enjoy swimming and cooling off from the Texas heat or enjoy lunch sitting underneath the trees. There are plenty of areas to walk along the Paluxy. Enjoy taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Glen Rose. The park is completely free!
Alongside the carriage rides the Eagle Eye Ranch also provides a unique horseback experience that takes people through the scenic trails of the Dinosaur Valley State Park. Add to your dinosaur tour by riding saddle back where dinosaurs once walked!
6 locals recommend
Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company
1629 Park Rd 59Alongside the carriage rides the Eagle Eye Ranch also provides a unique horseback experience that takes people through the scenic trails of the Dinosaur Valley State Park. Add to your dinosaur tour by riding saddle back where dinosaurs once walked!
Sightseeing
Find dinosaur tracks, camp, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish and paddle in the river, watch for wildlife, look for a geocache, ride your horse, or visit our interpretive center. No fishing license needed to fish in a state park. On line reservations required prior to entry.
107 locals recommend
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Rd 59Find dinosaur tracks, camp, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish and paddle in the river, watch for wildlife, look for a geocache, ride your horse, or visit our interpretive center. No fishing license needed to fish in a state park. On line reservations required prior to entry.
This is the first structure built in Glen Rose. It functioned as a water mill and cotton gin then housed a hospital. It has been restored by the Somervell County Historical Society. It now houses oriental and American Indian art and artifacts in addition to the restored facility.
13 locals recommend
Barnard's Mill Art Museum
307 SW Barnard StThis is the first structure built in Glen Rose. It functioned as a water mill and cotton gin then housed a hospital. It has been restored by the Somervell County Historical Society. It now houses oriental and American Indian art and artifacts in addition to the restored facility.
Activities
The Plunge public swimming pool ($8/ day if not staying there), the snow cone stand and the putt putt golf course across the street are the best things about Oakdale Park. There are often free concerts and other activities there. Reservations are required to use the pool. https://www.glenrosetexas.org/visit/attractions/ to navigate to the Oakdale Park page.
8 locals recommend
Oakdale Park
1019 NE Barnard StThe Plunge public swimming pool ($8/ day if not staying there), the snow cone stand and the putt putt golf course across the street are the best things about Oakdale Park. There are often free concerts and other activities there. Reservations are required to use the pool. https://www.glenrosetexas.org/visit/attractions/ to navigate to the Oakdale Park page.
Just 3 minutes from the Wellhouse is the Squaw Valley Golf Course. It features 36 holes and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state. The golf course has received a 4-1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine. The golf course is the #1 and #4 municipal courses in Texas by The Dallas Morning News.
13 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Golf Course
2439 E US-67Just 3 minutes from the Wellhouse is the Squaw Valley Golf Course. It features 36 holes and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state. The golf course has received a 4-1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine. The golf course is the #1 and #4 municipal courses in Texas by The Dallas Morning News.
The park has play ground equipment, clean bathrooms, and covered picnic tables. Historic structures and the Paluxy River create a fun place to visit. Enjoy a stroll, walk, or run along the Paluxy River Walk. The River Walk runs beside the south side of the Paluxy River, connecting Big Rocks Park to Heritage Park. Starting from Big Rocks Park, a sidewalk leads to a weir (low profile dam) which impounds water for use by the Somervell Water District. This is a beautiful attraction that is perfect for year-round use.
Paluxy Heritage Park
East Elm StreetThe park has play ground equipment, clean bathrooms, and covered picnic tables. Historic structures and the Paluxy River create a fun place to visit. Enjoy a stroll, walk, or run along the Paluxy River Walk. The River Walk runs beside the south side of the Paluxy River, connecting Big Rocks Park to Heritage Park. Starting from Big Rocks Park, a sidewalk leads to a weir (low profile dam) which impounds water for use by the Somervell Water District. This is a beautiful attraction that is perfect for year-round use.
Check out the long list of things to do just 20 minutes away in Granbury. https://www.visitgranbury.com
34 locals recommend
Granbury
Check out the long list of things to do just 20 minutes away in Granbury. https://www.visitgranbury.com
This is a lovely hiking and birding spot about 25 minutes away.
16 locals recommend
Acton Nature Center of Hood County
6430 Smokey Hill CtThis is a lovely hiking and birding spot about 25 minutes away.
Food scene
This family owned restaurant offers small-town hospitality within a renovated historic home located just one block from the quaint downtown area of Glen Rose. It offers upscale dining at affordable pricing.
21 locals recommend
Riverhouse Grill
210 SW Barnard StThis family owned restaurant offers small-town hospitality within a renovated historic home located just one block from the quaint downtown area of Glen Rose. It offers upscale dining at affordable pricing.
Snyder’s Tavern is located within Inn on The River and is an especially charming restaurant. Vegan options usually available. Reservations required.
Inn On The River
205 SW Barnard StSnyder’s Tavern is located within Inn on The River and is an especially charming restaurant. Vegan options usually available. Reservations required.
Neighborhoods
The Paluxy Pedal bicycle race occurs annually, each fall. For bicycling on country roads in our area, check out this website and the route outlined. https://ridewithgps.com/ambassador_routes/742-glen-rose
Rainbow
The Paluxy Pedal bicycle race occurs annually, each fall. For bicycling on country roads in our area, check out this website and the route outlined. https://ridewithgps.com/ambassador_routes/742-glen-rose