Glen Rose Cottage
Wildlife Conservation
Glen Rose Cottage sits near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, a 1,700-acre endangered species conservation site. 1/2 mile from your cottage, 1,100 animals roam freely in near-wild conditions.
~Take the 9.5 mi safari driving tour.
~Feed a giraffe.
~Hug a 100-pound African spurred tortoise.
Visit Fossil Rim "where Africa comes to Texas."
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 Co Rd 2008Glen Rose Cottage sits near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, a 1,700-acre endangered species conservation site. 1/2 mile from your cottage, 1,100 animals roam freely in near-wild conditions.
~Take the 9.5 mi safari driving tour.
~Feed a giraffe.
~Hug a 100-pound African spurred tortoise.
Visit Fossil Rim "where Africa comes to Texas."
"Dinosaur Capital of Texas"
Find out why Glen Rose is the "Dinosaur capital of Texas."
Just 6 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, walk in the footprints of Glen Rose dinosaurs. Follow dinosaur tracks from three different kinds of dinosaurs. The tracks are preserved in limestone below Paluxy River. They were discovered in 1910 when the Paluxy ran low.
Dinosaur Tracks - Texas State Historical Marker
Elm StreetJust 6 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, walk in the footprints of Glen Rose dinosaurs. Follow dinosaur tracks from three different kinds of dinosaurs. The tracks are preserved in limestone below Paluxy River. They were discovered in 1910 when the Paluxy ran low.
Only 7 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place to waste a day. The Paluxy River runs alongside. Hunt for dinosaur tracks, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish, birdwatch.
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Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Rd 59Only 7 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place to waste a day. The Paluxy River runs alongside. Hunt for dinosaur tracks, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish, birdwatch.
Only 8 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, Dinosaur World has Interactive exhibits plus hundreds of life-sized dinosaurs in a natural setting. Family friendly pricing. Playground. Coolers welcome!
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Mundo ng mga Dinosaur
1058 Park Rd 59Only 8 miles from Glen Rose Cottage, Dinosaur World has Interactive exhibits plus hundreds of life-sized dinosaurs in a natural setting. Family friendly pricing. Playground. Coolers welcome!
25 foot Noah's Ark replica. World’s first Hyperbaric Biosphere. Annual dino dig. The Creation Evidence Museum has something for everyone to investigate. Only 7 miles from Glen Rose Cottage.
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Creation Evidence Museum
3102 FM 20525 foot Noah's Ark replica. World’s first Hyperbaric Biosphere. Annual dino dig. The Creation Evidence Museum has something for everyone to investigate. Only 7 miles from Glen Rose Cottage.
Free attractions
Family fun that won’t break the bank.
7 miles from your cottage is Big Rocks Park. There is no day fee to use the park. The Paluxy River flows around gigantic rocks creating slides and waves. *Please us caution. There are no park rangers or lifeguards so swimming is at your own risk. It is advisable to put life preservers on children and weak swimmers.
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Parke ng Malalaking Bato
1014 NE Barnard St7 miles from your cottage is Big Rocks Park. There is no day fee to use the park. The Paluxy River flows around gigantic rocks creating slides and waves. *Please us caution. There are no park rangers or lifeguards so swimming is at your own risk. It is advisable to put life preservers on children and weak swimmers.
Somervell County Museum is free to visitors. The museum is housed in an old courthouse. It is listed on the national register of historic landmarks. See a moonshiner's still, fossils, and relics from pioneers moving west. It is 6 miles from your cottage.
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Somervell County Museum
101 Vernon StSomervell County Museum is free to visitors. The museum is housed in an old courthouse. It is listed on the national register of historic landmarks. See a moonshiner's still, fossils, and relics from pioneers moving west. It is 6 miles from your cottage.
The Paluxy Heritage Park has picnic pavilions, a playground, and historic buildings. Only 6 miles from your cottage, the park is open to the public.
The Paluxy River Walk follows the clear waters of the Paluxy to Big Rocks Park. At night, the River Walk becomes a romantic stroll under soft glowing lamp posts.
Paluxy Heritage Park
East Elm StreetThe Paluxy Heritage Park has picnic pavilions, a playground, and historic buildings. Only 6 miles from your cottage, the park is open to the public.
The Paluxy River Walk follows the clear waters of the Paluxy to Big Rocks Park. At night, the River Walk becomes a romantic stroll under soft glowing lamp posts.
The Barnard's Mill and Art Museum is 6 miles from Glen Rose Cottage. It has docent led tours and a collection that includes oriental and American Indian art and artifacts. The art gallery showcases works from various artists. The former mill was built in 1860, making it Glen Rose's oldest structure.
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Barnard's Mill Art Museum
307 SW Barnard StThe Barnard's Mill and Art Museum is 6 miles from Glen Rose Cottage. It has docent led tours and a collection that includes oriental and American Indian art and artifacts. The art gallery showcases works from various artists. The former mill was built in 1860, making it Glen Rose's oldest structure.
For a small fee (adults $8; kids $4) you can swim, lounge on the beach, boat, or fish. Fishing is by pole and line only. Hook Largemouth bass, catfish, or Walleye. Bring your personal gear and explore the underwater scuba diving features. Grab your burgers. There are grills at the shaded picnic tables. Clean restrooms and an outdoor shower make Wheeler Branch Park the perfect family outing.
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Wheeler Branch Park
2099 Co Rd 301For a small fee (adults $8; kids $4) you can swim, lounge on the beach, boat, or fish. Fishing is by pole and line only. Hook Largemouth bass, catfish, or Walleye. Bring your personal gear and explore the underwater scuba diving features. Grab your burgers. There are grills at the shaded picnic tables. Clean restrooms and an outdoor shower make Wheeler Branch Park the perfect family outing.
Top Rated Golf Course
Tee time in Glen Rose.
Catch 36 holes at Squaw Valley Golf Course, only 8 miles from your cottage. Century old Oak trees and flowing Squaw Creek grace the courses. Squaw Valley Golf Course consistently rates as one of the top courses in Texas. It even received a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine.
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Squaw Valley Golf Course
2439 E US-67Catch 36 holes at Squaw Valley Golf Course, only 8 miles from your cottage. Century old Oak trees and flowing Squaw Creek grace the courses. Squaw Valley Golf Course consistently rates as one of the top courses in Texas. It even received a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine.
Food scene
A foodie’s small town guide.
Hungry? Head 6 miles down the road to Storiebook Café. Whimsical. Delicious. Books galore. The interior looks like something from a fairytale. There's even an indoor play area for kids.
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Storiebook Cafe
502 NE Barnard StHungry? Head 6 miles down the road to Storiebook Café. Whimsical. Delicious. Books galore. The interior looks like something from a fairytale. There's even an indoor play area for kids.
Across the street from the historic Courthouse and 6 miles from your cottage is the Pie Peddlers. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm slice of Pecan...or Coconut Carmel...or chocolate.
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Pie Peddlers
102 Walnut StAcross the street from the historic Courthouse and 6 miles from your cottage is the Pie Peddlers. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm slice of Pecan...or Coconut Carmel...or chocolate.
Your only 6 miles to a romantic dinner at a historic inn. Make reservations at Riverhouse Grill, classic American fare within walking distance to downtown.
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Riverhouse Grill
210 SW Barnard StYour only 6 miles to a romantic dinner at a historic inn. Make reservations at Riverhouse Grill, classic American fare within walking distance to downtown.
For an only-in-Glen-Rose meal, pull up a chair at the casual burger joint, The Green Pickle. Just 6 miles from your cottage, try the fried green pickles and their famous "bottle caps."
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The Green Pickle
212 NE Barnard StFor an only-in-Glen-Rose meal, pull up a chair at the casual burger joint, The Green Pickle. Just 6 miles from your cottage, try the fried green pickles and their famous "bottle caps."
Take a step back in time and visit Shoo-fly Soda Shop. Shoo-fly offers a full service soda bar (yes really!) and old fashioned hand-made milk shakes. While you're there, make sure to taste the vintage candy.
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Shoo-Fly Soda Shop
102 Walnut StTake a step back in time and visit Shoo-fly Soda Shop. Shoo-fly offers a full service soda bar (yes really!) and old fashioned hand-made milk shakes. While you're there, make sure to taste the vintage candy.
Dance the Hokey Pokey with the wait staff at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House in Granbury. ‘Cause that’s what it’s all about.’ Travel 22 miles to the next town over and experience some of the best fried chicken ever, served family-style in a rustic setting. Buttermilk biscuits. Mashed potatoes. Grandma’s best pies. Wear your big boy pants.
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Babe's Chicken Dinner House
114 W Pearl StDance the Hokey Pokey with the wait staff at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House in Granbury. ‘Cause that’s what it’s all about.’ Travel 22 miles to the next town over and experience some of the best fried chicken ever, served family-style in a rustic setting. Buttermilk biscuits. Mashed potatoes. Grandma’s best pies. Wear your big boy pants.
Craving ice cream on a hot day? Grab a classic Dilly Bar, soft-serve Blizzard, or cherry dipped cone. Only 5 miles down the road. Your kids will thank you.
Dairy Queen
501 NE Big Bend TrailCraving ice cream on a hot day? Grab a classic Dilly Bar, soft-serve Blizzard, or cherry dipped cone. Only 5 miles down the road. Your kids will thank you.
Chocolate shake and fries? Mango Lemonade and handmade onion rings? Ocean Water and corn dogs? Get transported back in time 7 miles from your cottage. Visit Glen Rose’s old fashioned drive-in restaurant. Let Sonic’s friendly Carhop bring your cheeseburger and fruit slush to your window. 1/2 price “Happy Hour” drinks are available from 2-4 pm.
Sonic Drive-In
1610 NE Big Bend TrailChocolate shake and fries? Mango Lemonade and handmade onion rings? Ocean Water and corn dogs? Get transported back in time 7 miles from your cottage. Visit Glen Rose’s old fashioned drive-in restaurant. Let Sonic’s friendly Carhop bring your cheeseburger and fruit slush to your window. 1/2 price “Happy Hour” drinks are available from 2-4 pm.
Delicious Mexican food at great prices. A family favorite.
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Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
902 NE Big Bend TrailDelicious Mexican food at great prices. A family favorite.
Grocery Store
Where to find essentials
Brookshire's
607 SW Big Bend TrailGroceries and bakery items.
Magnolia Day Trip
Planning a day trip to Waco
Plan your fabulous shopping trip to Magnolia Market. 74 miles from your cottage, shop at Magnolia, eat at the food trucks, grab a cupcake at Silos Baking Company, and ride the free trolley through downtown Waco. Definitely worth the day trip.
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AvePlan your fabulous shopping trip to Magnolia Market. 74 miles from your cottage, shop at Magnolia, eat at the food trucks, grab a cupcake at Silos Baking Company, and ride the free trolley through downtown Waco. Definitely worth the day trip.