Glen Rose
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Glen Rose
“Dinosaur Capital of Texas”, “The Dinosaur City”
Small town, big tracks.
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Welcome to Glen Rose, where the Paluxy River runs through town and dinosaur tracks are right in our backyard. Come sit on the square, grab a plate of brisket, and take a dip in the river. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Glen Rose
No clubs for Glen Rose yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Glen Rose. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Glen Rose. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Dinosaur Valley State Park Famous dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy River bed.
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Drive-through safari with endangered species.
- Somervell County Courthouse Historic 1893 courthouse on the square.
- Glen Rose downtown square Classic Texas square with shops and eateries.
- Paluxy River Swimming, tubing, and dinosaur track sites.
- Big Rocks Park Riverfront park with swimming and picnic areas.
- Outdoors Hike Dinosaur Valley trails
- Outdoors Swim or tube in the Paluxy River
- With kids See dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park
- With kids Feed giraffes at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
- Evenings Two-step at a local dance hall
- Evenings Listen to live music at a downtown bar
- Locals love small-town squares
- Locals love dinosaur track sites
Through the year
- Glen Rose Rodeo June Traditional rodeo at the Expo Center.
- Somervell County Fair September Livestock shows, carnival, and food.
- Texas Bluegrass Festival April Bluegrass bands at Oakdale Park.
- Christmas on the Square December Holiday lights, parade, and Santa.
- Paluxy River Dinosaur Dash March 5K/10K run along the river.
Hot summers and mild winters, with the best weather in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect – mild temps and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “the square”
- downtown Glen Rose
- “the river”
- the Paluxy River
- “dino tracks”
- dinosaur footprints
- “the Expo”
- Somervell County Expo Center
Getaways
- Granbury Historic square and lake activities.
- Stephenville Tarleton State campus and cowboy culture.
- Hill County Rural scenery and small-town charm.
- Mineral Wells Historic bathhouse and hiking trails.
Local flavour
Rooting for Tarleton State Texans
Eat and drink
- Texas barbecue brisket Smoked low and slow, a staple of local cook-offs and gatherings.
- chicken-fried steak A classic Texas diner dish, often served with cream gravy.
- pecan pie A Southern favorite, often made with local pecans.
Where people go
- small-town squares The historic courthouse square is the heart of Glen Rose.
- dinosaur track sites Dinosaur Valley State Park and other riverbeds hold ancient footprints.
- barbecue joints Casual spots serving brisket and ribs, often with a rustic feel.
- feed stores Gathering places for ranchers and farmers, selling supplies and local news.
- ranch land Rolling hills and pastures that define the county's rural character.
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Somervell County, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.