Things to do & places to visit in Glen Rose, Texas, United States

Glen Rose city in Texas, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 17:24.

Top things to do (17)

Top places to visit (24 attractions)

5.0 The Promise in Glen Rose (100 reviews)
- Amazing experience
Sunday: Theatre & Performances

THE PROMISE is a one-of-a-kind musical production performed annually at the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas. It combines an award winning musical score with a 100-person cast and crew, live animals, historically accurate costumes, and breathtaking lights, sound and special effects, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion. Over the years, The Promise has been performed in Moscow Russia, Branson, Missouri, and Seoul, Korea, all the while maintaining its performances in Glen Rose, TX. In the fall of 2022, The Promise will celebrate 34 consecutive years of performances in Glen Rose. The Texas Amphitheatre stage has forty foot walls and arches that tower above a 4,000 square foot tri-level stage. A 45,000 gallon waterway, which runs the length of the structure, separates the stage from the seating area. The Promise is the only outdoor production with a moat and only outdoor theatre in the nation with a rain curtain. See more..
5.0 Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company (29 reviews)
- Loving Care
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours

Eagle Eye Ranch presents a unique horse experience in Dinosaur Valley State Park Saddle up to enjoy some spectacular views as you ride along DVSP scenic trails. Being on the back of a horse gives you a different perspective of the untouched beauty. WAR Ride-Wrangle Assisted ride is available for kids 3-11 yrs old. City Slicker 30 min slow level pace. 6yrs and up Horseshoe 60 min challenging. 8yrs and up Call or visit website to make a reservation. This insures we have the right horse to fit your needs. See more..
5.0 Dinosaur Valley RV Park (8 reviews)
- Awesome Cabin Stay!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Playgrounds

Newest campground in Glen Rose Texas. 40 pull thru sites with full hook up. Cabin Rental. Pool, hot tub and playground. Paluxy river access. Conveniently located next door to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Dinosaur World and a short drive to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park. See more..
5.0 Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau (5 reviews)
- Thanks for the info
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers • Convention Centers

Explore Glen Rose! Located about an hour outside of the DFW Metroplex, full of adventure, Glen Rose is the perfect getaway with something for everyone. Enjoy our visitors center stocked full of information about all of the wonderful things to do in our area, or allow our friendly and helpful staff to assist you in planning YOUR perfect Glen Rose Getaway! See more..
5.0 Cheerful Heart (2 reviews)
- Plan to spend some time in there :)
Speciality & Gift Shops
This place has a little of everything! Our family found several really neat things here! They have super cute clothes, jewelry, home decor, kids clothes, toys and so much more! We spent nery an hour in here and could have stayed longer if we didnt have plans. Definitely worth a stop! :) See more..
5.0 Wabi + Sabi (1 review)
- Historic Downtown Shopping
Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries • Antique Shops

BEAUTIFUL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! From Art to Upholstery...This unique place grabs you at the first smell!!! See more..
5.0 Lost in Time (1 review)
- Worth the stop!
Speciality & Gift Shops
We stopped here because I love small town antique shops. I was surprised that my husband and 2 daughters (12,5) loved it more than me. They have so much to see here. They even have a small botique section where everything is very reasonably priced. We ended up buying a nutcracker, beanie baby, a cannon figurine, and jewelry from the botique. This is a town square must see! See more..
4.5 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (1.165 reviews)
- Had a great time!
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is where Africa comes to Texas. Our 1,800-acre facility offers a 7.2-mile scenic drive where you can interact with approximately 1,100 exotic and endangered animals roaming free in herds. Drive through in your car, reserve your spot on a guided tour, to see 50-plus species of wild animals including cheetahs, wolves, giraffes, rhinos, and more. The delicious food at The Overlook Cafe is paired with an incredible view overlooking the park and our Nature Store offers an array of souvenirs to take home to family and friends. While Fossil Rim is sure to provide a unique experience and exciting adventure, we are dedicated to the conservation of species in peril. Fossil Rim conducts scientific research, trains professionals, responsibly manages our natural resources, and is committed to public education. See more..
4.5 Dinosaur Valley State Park (787 reviews)
- Gift shop tracks save the day
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks

Search for dinosaur footprints at this state park located along the Paluxy River. See more..
4.5 Big Rocks Park (304 reviews)
- Rocks!
Parks

Park on the Paluxy River. See more..
4.5 Paluxy River (47 reviews)
- Great river for tubing
Bodies of Water

Texas' last undammed river. See more..
4.5 Squaw Valley Golf Course (40 reviews)
- Beautiful 36-hole miniverde and tifEagle greens!
Golf Courses

Wondrous man-made rolling hills! Two courses, starting with the links in the front (rolling hills), then onto the lakes in the back course. All holes are meticulously maintained. Great value for the course ...particularly during the weekdays. Club house and snack bar/ restaurant could use updating to attract customers after they finish the course. Challenging and fun! ENJOY :) See more..
4.5 The Green Pickle - Texas Beer Garden & Gallery (24 reviews)
- Amazing hamburger patties
Country & Western Bars
The Green Pickle is a Texas beer garden specializing in Texas beers & wines. Whether you're here to relax, enjoy freshly made German sausage, listen to good music, or look at artwork from a very talented artist, we know you and your family will enjoy! "There's No Place Like This Place, So This Must Be The Place!" See more..
4.5 Paluxy Heritage Park (22 reviews)
- Well maintained park
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

We enjoyed walking around the park and reading the different plaques at each location. We had our kids (10, 6 and 4) that enjoyed running to each spot and having us read to them. There is also a playground here that is pretty fun and the kids spent a good 30 minutes entertained on it. See more..
4.5 Barnard's Mill (20 reviews)
- Relaxing Hour of Art
Historic Sites

The oldest structure in Glen Rose. See more..
4.5 Somervell County Museum (19 reviews)
- Across the street from the beautiful courthouse - don't miss it
Speciality Museums

Museum specializing in fossils. See more..
4.5 Texas Treasures (5 reviews)
- Great!
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
Great coffee, great customer service. 10/10. Given that there are no coffee shops in Glen Rose, this place is a gem. And when more coffee shops do come, I’ll still go there. See more..
4.5 Wheeler Branch Park (2 reviews)
- We really enjoyed ourselves on The Fourth!
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Parks

The clearest lake I've seen in Texas! Clear as Lake Mead. Has a concession stand and 95.3 radio station and a live band. And one of the best fireworks show! See more..
4.0 Dinosaur World (335 reviews)
- Very Fun and Informative!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Myself, my husband, and our 6 year old son stopped by here on a Thursday. We arrived around 11:30pm, and it wasn't busy at all. Tickets are decently priced, and we also bought two small bags of food to feed the Koi at $1 each. Since the boneyard and the mining area are closed, my son was given a small bag of fossils instead. The animatronic dinosaurs in the museum area were really cool! Walking around outside looking and reading about all the dinosaurs was really interesting, and I also learned a few new things about dinosaurs. I think it took us about 25 minutes more or less to walk around looking at the dinosaurs outside. Feeding the koi was so much fun. There are so many fish, and they definitely know when they are going to be fed! Definitely buy koi food. You (and your kid(s)) will have so much fun feeding them. I only wish I had more food because I loved it. The koi are beautiful. The playground for kids was really nice and clean. It looked like a fun playground. My 6 year old enjoyed playing on it. Bathrooms were very clean and well kept although when I went in there, they had all but two of the stalls locked for some reason. Not sure if the staff did that or a little kid locked them thinking it was funny. The gift shop is pretty big, but it's pretty pricey...maybe a little too overpriced. I bought my son a stuffed dinosaur, a t-shirt, and a small bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans, and that was near $50! However, it is a nice gift shop. Staff is friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Dinosaur World to adults and children alike...even if you aren't big into dinosaurs, this is still a fun place. See more..
4.0 Historic Downtown Glen Rose (121 reviews)
- Square
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Your regular small town square with a courthouse and stores and restaurants around it. Come hungry to have lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants. You can even have dessert at the soda shop or the pie place. See more..
4.0 Creation Evidence Museum (115 reviews)
- Brilliant, excellent for school field trips, for any age through University level students.
Sunday: Speciality Museums

Located in a pink metal building, this museum poses evidence to the evolution theory. See more..
3.0 Tres Rios Park (90 reviews)
- Nice Resort
Parks

A recommended side trip when staying in Hico, Texas for canoeing. See more..
Miss Dixie's Cottage (0 review)
Speciality & Gift Shops
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Miss Dixie’s Cottage (0 review)
Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops

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