Attractions of Glen Rose Texas

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Spas & Salons

Tan Tyme
505 SW Big Bend Trail Suite E
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-898-8266
*Tanning Salon
Rough Creek Lodge 5165 County Road 2013
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
800-864-4705
*Body treatments, Facials, Massages, Hand and feet therapies
Attitudes Salon and Day Spa
2137 E Hwy 377
Granbury, Texas 76049
817-579-8883
Henson Therapeutic Services
PO Box 446
Tolar, Texas 76476
254-413-6052

Blushes Salon-Spa 5464 Acton Highway
Granbury, Texas 76049
817-326-0197
* Skin care, Massages, Nail Care, Hair Care
Bida Day Spa and Salon 410 South Morgan Street
Granbury, Texas 76048
817-579-0005
* Nail services, Facial treatments, Massages, Body treatments, Hair care, Waxing
His and Hers Salon
110 NE Barnard Street
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-897-3887
Massage by Melody
817-821-4363

Museums

Dinosaur Valley Inn Dinosaur Gallery
1311 NE Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose TX, (800) 280-2055
Strolling through the Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites is a treat all its own with the beautiful appointments and Dinosaur artifacts and prints.
You will feel as if you are still surrounded by the magnificent creatures that roamed Glen Rose millions of years ago.
In the main lobby more reminders of the large creatures are tastefully displayed. See everything from eggs of semi-precious stones to very rare and precious fossilized dinosaur eggs. Admission is FREE
Local Western Artist Robert Summers
Click To Read A Biography and View Robert Summers Artwork
SJH Company Art
300 Northeast Barnard Street
Glen Rose, TX 76043-4802
Phone: (254) 897-4279
Barnard's Mill & Art Museum
307 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043, 254-897-2611, Located in the historic mill that was built in the 1860's and registered with the National and Texas Historic Places, this museum features 12 rooms filled with over 200 original works of art including oils, etchings, artifacts, watercolors, and bronzes. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Flying Glass Studio
2400 Pebble Drive, Granbury, TX 76048, 817-579-7122,This local artisan creates beautiful blown glass art, ornaments, vases, and a variety of other fine creations for your pleasure.Come by the gallery to meet the artist.

Somervell County Historical Museum
Intersection of Elm and Vernon Streets, Glen Rose, TX 76043, Glen Rose Town Square, 254-897-4529,
A wide variety of historical and geographical exhibits that depict the history of Somervell County are on display at this museum with displays including local historical artifacts, relics, fossils, and a genuine moonshiner's still from the Prohibition era.
Creation Evidence Museum
3102 FM 205, Glen Rose, TX 76043, 254-897-3200,
Depicting a scientific look at Creation, this museum researches and houses artifacts from archaeology, geology, and paleontology plus conducts numerous archaeological excavations.
Items on display include replicas of a fossilized human finger, cup in coal, and the London artifact.
Texas Movie Museum Granbury Texas
115 West Pearl Street Granbury, Texas, 817-573-7777
The HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM showcases many costumes, props, displays, and examples of movie magic from some of the biggest BLOCKBUSTER FILMS.
Other Nearby Museums
Dinosaur Valley State Park Glen Rose (254) 897-4588
Dr Pepper Museum & Old Doc's Soda Shop Dublin (254) 445-3939
Great Race Automotive Hall of Fame
114 N. Crockett St., Granbury Granbury (817)573-5200
Somervell County Historical Museum
find out info on local history and about fossils Glen Rose (254) 897-4529
The Jail and Hood County Historical Museum Granbury (817) 573-5135
The Stephenville Museum Stephenville (254) 965-5880

Movie Theatres

Brazos Drive-in Movie Theatre
1800 W. Pearl St.
Granbury, TX 76048
The Brazos Drive-In is one of the last remaining drive-ins in the state. Watch from the convenience of your car or bring a camping chair and enjoy a movie under the Texas stars. Granbury (817) 573-1311
(817) 559-4473
Granbury Driftwood Theatre 6
Granbury (817) 573-6684
ShowBiz Cinemas
1201 Waters Edge Dr
Granbury, TX 76048(817) 573-6684

Stephenville Cinemark Cinema 6
Stephenville (254) 965-6080
Cleburne Cinemark Cinema 6
Cleburne (817) 556-2900
Cinemark Theatres - Cinema 6
(817) 556-2901
1643 W Henderson St
Cleburne, TX 76033
Cinemark Theatres - Cinema 6
(254) 968-6080
2900 W Washington St
Stephenville, TX 76401

Things To Do

Rhodes Canoe Rentals
Canoe Rentals Glen Rose (254) 897-4214
Dinosaur World
1058 Park Rd 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043
A recently renovated 20+ acre park with 100 life-size dinosaurs. The park offers a Fossil dig for the children, a gift shop, a museum, a walk-through forest, and a hotel on-site.Glen Rose (254) 898-1526
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Glen Rose, TX 76043
Come and Discover Fossil Rim . . . where you can see animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the ~1700 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1⁄2 mile tour. You will see long distance views of savannah-like pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam. Glen Rose (254) 897-2960
Tres Rios River Ranch
2322 CR 312
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Famous for the intersection of three rivers, The Brazos, The Paluxy, and Squaw Creek, Tres Rios offers music, camping, canoe rentals, 40 cabins, tubing, swimming, and parks. Glen Rose (254) 897-4253
Barking Rocks Winery 817-579-0007
Barking Rocks Winery is located in Granbury, Texas and offers wines for sale, wine tasting and special events.
Granbury Riverboat 817-279-8687
The Granbury Riverboat offers: Scenic cruises, weekend brunches, dinner cruises, Murder Mystery dinners, and Holiday cruises.
Longhorn Council Brazos River Canoe Trip 817-231-8500
*This company plans High Adventure Trips such as canoeing and backpacking.
Rainbow Trail Rides
1152 B County Road 317
Rainbow, Texas 76077
Whether you choose to take a trail ride on one of our trusted companion horses, shop historical Glen Rose, attend the famous night rodeo, unwind at the campfire, or just relax in your rocking chair on the front porch of the barn, the staff will help you customize your day or weekend vacation experience of a lifetime. Your visit can be from one hour, to all day (seven days a week).
If you decide to stay overnight, you can use the primitive camp grounds along the beautiful Brazos River or stay at our cozy, comfortable bunkhouse, where they offer a queen-size bed, kitchenette, full-bath with shower, small refrigerator, coffee maker and hairdryer. Rainbow (254) 396-1024
Rough Creek Lodge
5165 County Road 2013
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Rough Creek Lodge, Resort and Dallas Conference Center is nestled on 11,000 acres in the foothills of the picturesque Texas Hill Country. The lodge boasts 57 stylish guestrooms and suites, 4 exclusive cabins, and 2 opulent guest houses. In addition, it offers scenic horseback rides, ATV rides and a recreation pool for its adventurous guests, or if it’s relaxation you’re looking for you might like to spend an afternoon next to the spa swimming pool overlooking Mallard Lake. From fire pits and s’mores to fine dining and outdoor sports, Rough Creek Lodge and Resort provides a magnificent escape for your family getaway.
Glen Rose (800) 864-4705
Low Water Canoes
Canoe Rentals Glen Rose (254) 897-3666
The Promise 5000 Texas Drive
Glen Rose, TX 76043 Glen Rose (800) 687-2661
Brazos Carriage 817-723-2322
The Brazos Carriage Company offers horse drawn carriage rides for parades and special events. The carriage can also be taken from Ft. Worth through Sundance Square.

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Court
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-579-0007
Brazos Drive-In Theatre 1800 West Pearl Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-573-1311
Authentic 1950's drive-in. Open March 1st- December 1st.
Bridge Harbor Marina 1003 Whitecliff Road
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-573-3353
Rents party barges, ski boats and boating equipment.
City of Granbury Swimming Pool 400 North Park Drive
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-579-7946
D'Vine Wine
107 East Bridge Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-573-7200
Driftwood Theatre 6 1201 Old Cleburne Road
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-573-6684
Granbury's Cinema featuring six screens, arcade and game room.
Eagle Flight Skydiving 4306 Overlook Court
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-874-7591
USPA-rated staff is ready to teach you to skydive.
Granbury Lanes
2210 East Hwy 377
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-579-2695
A 24 lane bowling center, pro-shop, supervised playroom and snack bar.
Granbury Opera House 133 East Pearl Street
Granbury, TX 76048
View Map
Phone: 817-573-9191
Email: boxoffice@granburyoperahouse.org
Musicals, plays and melodramas year round.
Granbury Skating Rink
1901 West Pearl Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-279-8881
Air-conditioned skating rink open to the public Friday nights, Saturday mornings, nights and Sunday afternoons.
Mike's Fishing Guide
727 Lipan Hwy
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-219-7052
Provides individual and group fishing expeditions.
Shanley House Center for the Arts
224 North Travis Street
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 817-579-7656
Home of Lake Granbury Art Association offering art shows, sales and classes.
Striper Fishing Guide 8450 Hill City Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
Phone: 254-834-3486
Provides personal and gorup fishing expeditions of Lake Granbury, Lake Whitney and Lake Proctor.
Thom Whitlock Fishing Guide Service
5407 Corto
Granbury, TX 76049
Phone: 817-326-5719
Provides individual and group fishing expeditions.

Golf Courses

Squaw Valley Golf Course Rated among the top ten public golf courses in Texas Glen Rose (254) 897-7956
Granbury Country Club Golf Course
Semi-private 9-hole golf course and swimming pool facilities. Two sets of tees per box. Tee-off time not required. Granbury (817) 573-9912
Hidden Oaks Golf Course This traditional 18-hole championship layout features tree-lined fairways, beautiful scenery and meandering streams and lakes. A short drive from Glen Rose. Granbury (817) 573-8257
(817) 279-1078
Nutcracker Golf Course
Carved out of a rolling 2,600-acre operating pecan orchard at a bend of the historic Brazos River. This course is a great challenge for the scratch-player from the championship tees, which measures 6,743 yards, with a slope rating of 132. Granbury (817) 279-0936 (817) 579-1811
Sugartree Golf Course This 18-hole golf course has been given a "four-star" rating by "Golf Digest." Rated one the top 18 best rural golf courses by the Dallas Morning News Granbury (817) 596-0020
Municipal Golf Course A 18 hole golf course with great deals. Cleburne (817) 645-9078
Harbor Lakes Golf Course
The golf course at Harbor Lakes, southwest of Fort Worth, was designed with the enjoyment of our members in mind. Our 7,200-yard championship course will not only provide endless hours of relaxation and outdoor fun but also the necessary tests of skill to make any round of golf worthwhile. Surrounded on virtually all sides by trees, water, and wide viewscapes the golf course at Harbor Lakes will beckon you to return time and again. Ensure you will always have the opportunity to play your favorite round of golf by becoming a member today. You will be glad that you did!
Granbury (817) 578-8600

The Retreat Beautifully landscaped with Tiff Bermuda fairways and phenomenal bentgrass, the championship golf course at The Retreat is nothing short of perfection. This 7,046-yard par-72 course features five tees per hole, surrounding rising and falling natural rock formations with unexpected elevation changes. Recently rated by Texas Golfer Magazine as one of the “Best Golf Courses in Texas,” it's not hard to see why so many current and potential residents are drawn to this stunning stretch of golfing beauty. Cleburne (807) 556-0287
Pecan Plantation Country Club The 18-hole “Pecan Plantation” course at the Pecan Plantation Country Club facility in Granbury, Texas features 6,830 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.5 and it has a slope rating of 129. Designed by Leon Howard, the Pecan Plantation golf course opened in 1972. Granbury (817) 573-3393
Decordova Bend Estates The Decordova Bend Estates Country Club includes a 30,000 square foot Club House with a Pro Shop for the 6423 yard, 18 hole course (par70), plus an Executive Par Three - 9 hole course. Decordova (817) 326-4505
Sugar Tree Golf Course Voted by Lone Star club pros, SugarTree Golf Club was selected number 18 in the entire State of Texas. It has been named one of 10 hidden gems by GolfTexas.com. And it also holds Golf Digest's four star rating. SugarTree Golf Club has also hosted a U.S. Senior Men's Open qualifier
The 6.659 yard, par 70 layout includes the banks of the Brazos River, 55 sand bunkers, water features, and challenging fairways lined by live oaks, pecans, hackberry trees, and others. Water is in play on 13 holes and you need to bend tee shots left and right. Dennis (817) 596-0020
Hidden Oaks Golf Course Hidden Oaks Golf Club is an 18-hole public championship golf course in Granbury, Texas featuring tree-lined fairways, beautiful scenery, and meandering streams and lakes. The course was designed by Rex Worrell and features Bermuda turf. The course includes a 4 tier driving range chipping and putting green as well as food and beverage. Granbury (817) 279-1078