Spring Break in Glen Rose, Your Distancing Destination Getaway

Spring Break will be here before you know it! If you’re looking to get out of the house and enjoy wide-open spaces and fresh air, let Glen Rose be YOUR “Distancing Destination” getaway. In Glen Rose, you can do everything from feed giraffes to walk in REAL dinosaur tracks, float rivers, hike, bike, ride horseback, enjoy world-renowned art, and more!

There are so many ways to Explore Glen Rose! Below are some pre-made itineraries to help you get started. Need more help in making your perfect adventure? Give us a call at 254-897-3081 and we’ll be happy to build one just for you! Need even more information? CLICK HERE to view our Digital Visitor Guide or let us mail you a Pocket Visitor Guide! CLICK HERE and we’ll put it in the mail right away!

Glen Rose Spring Break PRO TIPS!

Be sure to make your reservations EARLY for attractions like Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and The Promise, as they have daily visitor limits.
Make your reservations early for lodging! We have everything from tried and true hotels to one-of-a-kind guest houses and cabins (even train cars)! CLICK HERE to see every way to stay!
Be sure to visit the downtown square and experience all of the unique boutiques, shops, dining, and historic downtown charm!
The majority of Glen Rose dining is owner-operated one-of-a-kind establishments. It’s a real foodie paradise! Step outside of your usual dining choices. You won’t be sorry!
Stop in the Visitors Center to get more Pro Tips, coupons, printed materials, cartoon maps, and directions to all of the fun!

Sample Itineraries:

Explore Art & History!
The history is alive and accessible, and the art is diverse and abundant! Explore the unique attractions that spark a love of history and culture! When you share photos, tag us by using #ExploreGlenRose.
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Enjoy world-renowned art by artists including Robert Summers, Margaret Drake, Amy Miears Jackson, and more at Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum – 307 SW Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Explore the scientific evidence of creation at the Creation Evidence Museum – 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Find out more about ways to explore at the Glen Rose Visitors Center – 100 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Learn about the history of Glen Rose by taking the Glen Rose Historic Walking Tour – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Enjoy locally donated finds ranging from fossils to a moonshine still at the Somervell County Museum – 101 Vernon St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Experience a life-changing theatrical experience at The Promise – 5000 Texas Dr. Glen Rose, TX 76043

Explore Dinosaurs!
In the Dinosaur Capital of Texas, it is only fitting that you spend some time roaming where the dinosaurs did! Tracks are visible and accessible for viewing all over town! The itinerary below is for dinosaur enthusiasts big and small! When you post photos, tag us by using #ExploreGlenRose.
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Experience 5 dinosaur track location at Dinosaur Valley State Park – 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
See 100+ life-sized dinosaur replicas and more at Dinosaur World – 1058 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Explore the scientific evidence of creation at the Creation Evidence Museum – 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Enjoy locally donated finds ranging from fossils to a moonshine still at the Somervell County Museum – 101 Vernon St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Find out more about ways to explore at the Glen Rose Visitors Center – 100 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Take a photo with a real dinosaur track at the Gazebo Dinosaur Track – 101 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Explore Outdoors!
With our beautiful rivers, lake, golf course, state park, and more, Glen Rose has so many ways you can Explore the outdoors!
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Hike, Bike, and Explore Dinosaur Valley State Park – 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
See the park on horseback at Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company – 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
See 100+ life-sized dinosaur replicas and more at Dinosaur World – 1058 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Tube on the Brazos, Float on the Paluxy, or splash in Wheeler Branch Park!
Climb and splash at Big Rocks Park – 1014 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Glen Rose Visitors Center – 100 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Enjoy the Glen Rose River Walk – Matthews St, FM 56, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Explore Wildlife & Nature
Check out the exotic animals at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and explore our local wildlife in their natural habitat!
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Take a self-guided or guided safari tour at the #1 safari park in the USA at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – 2299 Co Rd 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Hike, Bike, and Explore at Dinosaur Valley State Park – 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
See the gorgeous Glen Rose landscape on horseback with Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company – 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Take a break and enjoy many bird species that can be found locally at the Glen Rose Bird Sanctuary – 109 SW Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Learn more about all of the ways to explore glen rose at the Glen Rose Visitors Center – 100 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Stroll along the Paluxy River with the Glen Rose River Walk – Begin at Heritage Park Matthews St, FM 56, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Climb, jump, splash and explore at Big Rocks Park – 1014 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Need more? Be sure to call us at 254-897-3081 or explore our website ExploreGlenRose.org