Glen Rose Your Gateway to Exploration

On the Doorstep of Nature.
In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs.

Forget everything you think you know about small-town Texas.
Glen Rose isn’t a stop on the way somewhere else, it’s the place you were always meant to find. A living postcard tucked between rolling hills and river bends, where time slows, laughter carries, and adventure waits around every turn.

This is where the wild still feels wild.

Where you can stand in the same riverbed that held dinosaurs millions of years ago, then drive through a safari of giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs roaming free. From fossil-rich limestone to wide Texas skies, Glen Rose, Texas is where nature writes the story and you step into it.

Plan Your Legendary Escape

Choose Your Adventure

Whether you’re traveling with kids, escaping for a weekend, or gathering the whole crew, Glen Rose meets you where wonder begins.

Families

Hunt for dinosaur tracks, feed giraffes, and climb Big Rocks.

Couples

Find quiet riverbanks, scenic overlooks, and starlit nights.

Seniors

Enjoy easy trails, peaceful drives, and friendly faces.

Groups

Make memories that don’t need a hashtag to feel legendary.

Families

Hunt for dinosaur tracks, feed giraffes, and climb Big Rocks.

Couples

Find quiet riverbanks, scenic overlooks, and starlit nights.

Seniors

Enjoy easy trails, peaceful drives, and friendly faces.

Groups

Make memories that don’t need a hashtag to feel legendary.

Explore Glen Rose

Six paths. One unforgettable getaway.

Places to Visit

From real dinosaur tracks to world-class wildlife, Glen Rose attractions mix wonder with wild.

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Things to Do​

Kayak the Paluxy, wander the riverwalk, or stroll through downtown charm.

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Where to Stay​

Cabins, cottages, glamping, and cozy inns—stay close to what you came for.

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History

From petrified wood buildings to outlaw legends, Glen Rose wears its past proudly.

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Plan Your Visit

Only 90 minutes from DFW, yet a world away from ordinary.

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Itineraries

Let us guide your getaway—whether you’ve got one day or a long weekend.

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Come curious. Leave legendary.

Featured Adventures In Glen Rose, Texas

Dinosaur valley state park​

Walk where giants walked. Stand in ancient footprints along the Paluxy River.

Dinosaur valley state park​

Walk where giants walked. Stand in ancient footprints along the Paluxy River.
Visit the Park

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Feed giraffes from your car window at Glen Rose’s famous wild park. It’s Texas safari meets pure wonder.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Feed giraffes from your car window at Glen Rose’s famous wild park. It’s Texas safari meets pure wonder.
Experience the Safari

Courthouse Square

Shop, dine, and sip in the heart of Glen Rose’s historic downtown.

Courthouse Square

Shop, dine, and sip in the heart of Glen Rose’s historic downtown.
Explore Downtown

Ninety minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth.
A million miles from ordinary.​

The rivers are clear, the skies endless, and the welcome unmistakably Texas. Whether you come for the dinosaurs, the wildlife, or the peace you didn’t know you needed – you’ll leave with a story that sounds almost too good to be true. That’s the thing about legends—they stay with you long after you leave.

DALLAS

Distance: ~75 miles • ~1 hr 30 min
Route: US-67 S
Highlight: Scenic Hill Country drive past Cleburne.

FORT WORTH

Distance: ~65 miles • ~1 hr 15 min
Route: US-67 S
Highlight: Quick countryside escape near Cleburne State Park.

AUSTIN

Distance: ~125 miles • ~2 hrs
Route: US-281
Highlight: Rolling hills and relaxed small-town café stops.

SAN ANTONIO

Distance: ~195 miles • ~3 hrs 30 min
Route: US-281 N
Highlight: Quiet Hill Country landscapes and charming historic towns.

HOUSTON

Distance: ~230 miles • ~4 hrs
Route: I-45 N → TX-6 W
Highlight: Easy long-weekend road trip route.