- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Rose, Texas, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Camping Site, National & State Parks, Hobby Shops and Art Museum.
- From Dinosaur Valley State Park to Paluxy River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Rose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Granbury, Cleburne and Stephenville.
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Based on evidence collected near the museum, the museum's director presents lectures on selected dates that humans and dinosaurs coexisted. The museum also has a 25 foot to scale Noah's Ark.
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The Somervell County Museum features the history of the Glen Rose and Somervell County, Texas, area. Included in the museum are dinosaur fossils, pioneer items, antiques, and local history exhibits.
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Located in a small shack, Rhodes Canoe Rentals provides equipment for traversing the nearby river. From canoes, to kayaks, to inflatable tubes, visitors can float on the river while enjoying an alcoholic beverage.
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Owned by the Somervell History Foundation, Barnard's Mill Art Museum is located in Barnard's Mill, the oldest permanent structure in the area. It houses extensive collections of fine art, as well as visiting exhibits.
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Located in a historic building built in 1928, Stone Hut Fossil Shop offers a selection of fossils, rocks, and other gifts from its store. Among the items that can be purchased here are driftwood, ammonites, and arrowheads.
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1184 Fm205, 1184 State Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043
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Featuring the findings of a local fossil hunter, Stone Hut Fossil Shop has a variety of geological gifts for visitors to purchase. Some of these gifts include petrified wood, arrowheads, gemstones, and more.
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With 3,200 acres of lake surface to fish from, Squaw Creek Park offers visitors amenities like boat launches and docks for both bank and boat fishing. There is also a picnic area where visitors can enjoy views of the lake.
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Located next to the dam of the same name, De Cordova Bend Park provides visitors with a boat ramp and fishing pier on Lake Granbury. The park also offers some limited camping availability as well as public restrooms.
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Located at the Hideaway Ranch, a rural getaway with cabins for rent, The Hideaway Ranch Horseback Riding offers one-hour guided tours of the Hideaway Ranch property on horseback. The Ranch also offers ground-led rides for smaller children.
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Secluded with lots of open spaces, Cleburne State Park has a lake, trails, screened shelters, and camping areas available for visitors. Fishing, boating, swimming, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and photography are popular activities at this state park.