Glen Rose
Come See The Dinosaurs
Heritage Trail: Lakes
County: Somervell
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Glen Rose has a rich history dating to 1860, when Charles Barnard built a mill on the banks of the Paluxy River. However, Glen Rose is best known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas. In 1908 the first known dinosaur tracks were found and over the years more tracks were discovered in the Paluxy River. In 1940 Glen Rose started gaining national fame when tracks were cut from the bed of the Paluxy River and sent to New York's Museum of Natural History. In 1969 Dinosaur Valley State Park became the focal point for visitors and dinosaur tracks can be viewed by the public. Sinclair-Richfield donated a 70 foot Apatosaurus and a 45 foot Tyrannosaurus rex, and although they are replicas, they provide a great photo opportunity. Glen Rose has been a tourist destination since the 1870s when visitors flocked to the area to drink the mineral waters, which were said to have healing powers. In the 1920s and 30s, Glen Rose attracted doctors, faith healers and in general . . . quacks, who touted their own abilities as well as the healing powers of the waters. Glen Rose has gained international fame in the animal world as home to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered species and the preservation of their natural habitats.
Glen Rose Points of Interest
Trail rides & hay rides along the scenic Brazos River. Parties. Weddings and cookouts. Primitive camping available.....
Quaint downtown square featuring shops restaurants museum and the historic Somervell County Courthouse.....
An epic Musical drama of the life of Christ. Performances 8 pm every Friday & Saturday September thru November 11.....
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the world’s foremost animal conservation facilities, but it also provides an opportunity to let visitors experience a taste of Africa.
Covering 1,700 acres, Fos....
Where Is Glen Rose, Texas ?
The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Glen Rose
1505 NE Big Bend Trail
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-897-3081