Adventure is Here!
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Adventure is Here!
Adventure is Here! Experience Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum Open Saturdays, Sundays or by Appointment 254-need-number Comanche Peak Information Center 254-897-5554 Creation Evidence Museum CreationEvidence.org 254-897-3200 Historic Downtown Square Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Hotels, Museums, Restaurants & Specialty Shops Glen Rose has always offered a great getaway as a family destination and “Dinosaur Capital of Texas,” but now, Glen Rose is also becoming known for its many outdoor recreational opportunities. For the mountain biking enthusiast, Solavaca Ranch is now open with miles of mountain biking trails over beautiful limestone hills and a variety of riding opportunities from ranch roads to single-track trails for the more serious riders. Long known for some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the United States, Dinosaur Valley State Park Offers a variety of hills and challenges for the beginning or seasoned mountain bike rider. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers “Bike the Rim” on a monthly basis. With guided mountain bike tours through their Intensive Management Area, riders have the opportunity to bike within five fee of a 2,000 lb. rhino, see wolves hiding in bushes or be stalked by cheetahs, safely of course. There are tour options for all skill levels and more information can be found at www.fossilrim.org. Somervell County Museum Dinosaur Bones, Fossils & Local History 254-898-0640 Somervell County Expo Center & Texas Amphitheatre GlenRoseExpo.org 254-897-4509 Squaw Valley Golf Club 36 Holes of Championship Golf SquawValleyGC.com 254-897-7956 or 1-800-831-8259 CANOES & TUBES Brazos River Adventurez - 817-300-0728 Rhodes Rentals – 254-897-4214 Low Water Bridge Rentals – 254-897-3666 Other outdoor adventures in Glen Rose includes canoeing and tubing on the Brazos River, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and swimming. Also, Glen Rose offers a variety bed & breakfast inns, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels and RV parks. If food is what you are looking for, Glen Rose offers a wide variety of selections from burgers to gourmet cuisines. Visit Glen Rose and enjoy all the sites, sounds and tastes this historic town has to offer! HORSEBACK RIDING Hideaway Ranch & Retreat TheHideawayCabins.com 254-823-6066 MOUNTAIN & ROAD BIKING Solavaca Ranch Solavaca.com 254-823-6574 Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau GlenRoseTexas.net 254-897-3081 or 1-888-DINO-CVB (346-6282) Adventure Sports Dinosaur Valley State Park Dinosaur World The Promise Dinosaur Valley State Park contains some of the bestpreserved dinosaur tracks in the world. The fossilized trackways provide clues to the habits of the Sauropods and Theropods. Other activities include camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, river swimming, wildlife observation and equestrian activities in a separate 100-acre area. Dinosaur World is the states largest attraction dedicated to the giants of years past. Consisting of more than 100 life-size dinosaurs and more than 20-acres to explore, you will find yourself wandering amongst the most feared predators to ever walk the earth. Dinosaur World features a museum, gift shop, fossil dig and the Boneyard where you can uncover a prehistoric skeleton! With a sweeping musical score, live animals and a cast and crew of more than 150, The Promise has entertained and inspired spectators for more than two decades. The play is a musical based on the life of Christ and is performed at the Texas Amphitheatre every Friday and Saturday evening in September and October. See the Gospel come to life before your very eyes. TexasStateParks.org 254-897-4588 DinosaurWorld.com 254-898-1526 ThePromiseGlenRose.com 800-687-2661 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the premier wildlife preserves in the world. Covering almost 1,700 acres, Fossil Rim is home to more than 1,000 animals, representing 50 species of native and non-native animals. Fossil Rim offers leisurely drive-thru and behind the scenes tours. Enjoy nature, interacting with the animals, having fun with your kids and giving them memories they will treasure their whole lives. And while you are having fun today, you are saving animals for those future generations to enjoy. Extend the Fossil Rim experience by staying the night at Foothills Safari Camp in one of our comfortable safari style tented cabins. Special events, educational opportunities and photography workshops are also available. FossilRim.org 254-897-2960 Fossil Rim is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to the conservation of species in peril. 2 Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau GlenRoseTexas.net 254-897-3081 or 1-888-DINO-CVB (346-6282) Dining Bayou Restaurant 509 NE Big Bend Trail 254-898-0322 Cajun & Seafood Big Cup Eatery Highway 65 & 56 254-897-3841 Mexican & American Bottle Plant Café 114 W. Walnut Street 254-897-2256 Burgers & Sandwiches Burger King Highway 67 254-897-4790 Burgers & Fast Food Dining continued Inn on the River Barnard Street 1 block off Square Gourmet – Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 Loco Coyote Grill CR1004 254-897-2324 Burgers & Steaks Los Primeros 902 NE Big Bend Trail 254-897-2377 Mexican Food & Cantina Mr. Jim’s Pizza Highway 67 254-897-9999 Chachi’s Mexican Restaurant Highway 67 254-897-7504 Mexican Food Pie Peddlers Courthouse Square 254-897-9228 Fresh Whole Pies or by the Slice Chicken Express & Taco Express Highway 67 254-897-2621 Chicken & Catfish Pizza Hut Highway 67 254-898-0066 China Wok 109 SW Barnard Street 254-897-2660 Chinese Food Dairy Queen Highway 67 254-897-4416 Burgers & Fast Food Debbie’s Restaurant Highway 67 254-897-4399 Home Cooking, Breakfast & Lunch Donna’s Donuts Highway 67 254-897-7522 Fossil Rim Wildlife Overlook Restaurant CR 2008 254-897-3805 Fried Pie 1047 CR 333 254-898-1210 Hammond’s B-B-Q Highway 67 254-897-3008 Happy Hippo 608 SW Big Bend Trail 254-898-0181 Coffee & Baked Goods Hollywood & Vine 101 Vine Street 254-898-0250 Texas Comfort Food – Full Bar The Green Pickle 212 NE Barnard Street 254-898-1611 Hamburgers, Desserts, Beer & Wine Ranch House BBQ Highway 67 254-897-3441 Bed & Breakfasts Cottages Cabins Anderson Creek Ranch Bed & Breakfast AndersonCreekRanch.com 214-868-4318 Barnard Street River House BarnardRiverHouse.com 800-476-0175 Brazos House Retreat BrazosHouseRetreat.com 214-502-2387 Cedars On The Brazos CedarsOnTheBrazos.com 254-898-1000 CJ’s Country Cabins CJsCountryCabins.com 254-898-9533 Country Woods Inn CountryWoodsInn.com 254-897-4586 or 888-849-6637 Riverhouse Grill 210 SW Barnard 254-898-8514 Home Cooked, Desserts, Beer & Wine Hideaway Ranch & Retreat TheHideawayCabins.com 254-823-6606 Rough Creek Lodge CR 2013 Reservations Required 254-918-2550 or 877-907-0754 Ken’s Kabin KensKabin.com 254-396-1446 Silver Dollar Steakhouse Located at the intersection of CR 196 & CR 1014 Lodge at Fossil Rim FossilRim.com 254-897-2960 or 888-775-6742 Simple Simons Pizza Highway 67 254-898-0022 Sonic Drive-In Highway 67 254-898-1479 Burgers & Fast Food Squaw Valley Golf Course Highway 67 254-897-7956 Sandwiches, Salads & Snacks Storiebook Café 502 NE Barnard Street 254-897-2665 Coffee, Sandwiches & Desserts Subway Highway 67 254-897-3976 Oakdale Park OakdalePark.com 254-897-2321 Paluxy River Bed Cabins PaluxyRiverBedCabins.com 254-897-9425 or 800-235-2004 Popejoy Haus Cabins PopejoyHaus.com 254-897-3521 Trickle Creek Cabins TrickleCreekCabins.com 254-396-0000 Sunshine Donuts Highway 67 254-897-2827 Tiger Corner 254-897-3324 TigerCorner.biz Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau GlenRoseTexas.net 254-897-3081 or 1-888-DINO-CVB (346-6282) 3 Hotels Motels Lodges America’s Best Value Inn 254-897-2111 Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites DinosaurValleyInn.com 254-897-4818 or 800-280-2055 Comfort Inn & Suites 254-898-8900 ComfortInn.com Glen Rose Inn & Suites 254-897-2940 877-907-0754 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 254-898-9900 888-HOLIDAY HIExpress.com Inn on the River 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 InnOnTheRiver.com La Quinta 254-898-0680 LQ.com Rough Creek Lodge 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 RoughCreek.com Campgrounds Cabins RV Parks B-Street RV Park 254-396-0562 Camp N Fish CampNFish.net 254-898-1069 Cedar Ridge RV Park CedarRidgeRVPark.com 254-897-3410 Chamber’s Place RV Park ChambersRV.com 254-396-1564 Dinosaur Valley State Park 254-897-4588 Flint Canyon RV Park 254-898-0700 or 817-925-923 Regular Events Bluegrass Jams Oakdale Park 3rd Saturday of the Month Girls’ Night Out Historic Courthouse Square 3rd Saturday of the Month Get Ready for the Plunge! Check Oakdale Park for details OakdalePark.com Jurassic RV Park 254-897-1223 Oakdale Park OakdalePark.com 254-897-2327 Rainbow Village RV Park RainbowVillageRVPark.com Tres Rios TresRiosCamping.com 254-221-0018 7th Heaven Ranch & RV Park 254-898-1874 Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival Historic Oakdale Park Check for Spring and Fall Dates! Historic Courthouse Square Dining Museums Historical Hotels Specialty Shops HistoricDowntownGlenRose.com Home to the best municipal course in Texas SquawValleyGC.com w 800-831-8259