Glen Rose Tiny Cabin guidebook
Sightseeing
Glen Rose Tiny Cabin sits near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, a 1,700-acre endangered species conservation site. 1/2 mile from your cabin, 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 Tiny Cabin sits near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, a 1,700-acre endangered species conservation site. 1/2 mile from your cabin, 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."
"Find out why Glen Rose is the Dinosaur Capital of Texas." Just 6 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, walk in the footprints of dinosaurs. Follow dinosaur tracks from three different types of dinosaurs. The tracks are preserved in limestone below the Paluxy River. They were discovered in 1910 when the Paluxy ran low.
Dinosaur Tracks - Texas State Historical Marker
Elm Street"Find out why Glen Rose is the Dinosaur Capital of Texas." Just 6 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, walk in the footprints of dinosaurs. Follow dinosaur tracks from three different types of dinosaurs. The tracks are preserved in limestone below the Paluxy River. They were discovered in 1910 when the Paluxy ran low.
Only 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place to spend a day. The Paluxy River runs alongside. Hunt for dinosaur footprints, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish, or birdwatch.
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Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Rd 59Only 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place to spend a day. The Paluxy River runs alongside. Hunt for dinosaur footprints, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish, or birdwatch.
Only 8 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Dinosaur World has interactive exhibits, plus hundreds of life-size dinosaurs in a natural setting. Family friendly pricing. Playground. Coolers welcome!
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Umhlaba we-Dinosaur
1058 Park Rd 59Only 8 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Dinosaur World has interactive exhibits, plus hundreds of life-size dinosaurs in a natural setting. Family friendly pricing. Playground. Coolers welcome!
A footprint of a dinosaur and man. 25' Noah's Ark replica. World's first Hyperbaric Biosphere. Annual dinosaur dig. The Creation Evidence Museum is worth the trip. Only 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin.
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Creation Evidence Museum
3102 FM 205A footprint of a dinosaur and man. 25' Noah's Ark replica. World's first Hyperbaric Biosphere. Annual dinosaur dig. The Creation Evidence Museum is worth the trip. Only 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin.
Only 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Big Rocks Park is famous for its giant rocks. The Paluxy River flows around them, creating slides and waves. *Please use caution when visiting. There are no lifeguards or park rangers so swimming is at your own risk. It is advisable to put life preservers on children and weak swimmers. There is no day fee to use the park.
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Igumbi Lomqhaka Obude
1014 NE Barnard StOnly 7 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Big Rocks Park is famous for its giant rocks. The Paluxy River flows around them, creating slides and waves. *Please use caution when visiting. There are no lifeguards or park rangers so swimming is at your own risk. It is advisable to put life preservers on children and weak swimmers. There is no day fee to use the park.
Somervell County Museum is free to visitors. The museum is housed in an old courthouse. It's listed in the national register of historic landmarks. See a moonshiners still, fossils, and relics from pioneers moving west. Only 6 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin.
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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's listed in the national register of historic landmarks. See a moonshiners still, fossils, and relics from pioneers moving west. Only 6 mi from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin.
Only 6 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Paluxy Heritage Park has picnic pavilions, a playground, and historic buildings. 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 StreetOnly 6 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin, Paluxy Heritage Park has picnic pavilions, a playground, and historic buildings. 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 Art Museum is 6 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. 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 Art Museum is 6 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. 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 Walley. 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 outdoor showers 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 Walley. 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 outdoor showers make Wheeler Branch Park the perfect family outing.
Golfers
Catch 36 holes at Squaw Valley Golf Course, only 8 miles from your cabin. Century old oak trees and flowing Squaw Creek grace the courses. Squaw Valley Gold Course consistently rates at one of Texas' top courses. It even received a 4.5 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 cabin. Century old oak trees and flowing Squaw Creek grace the courses. Squaw Valley Gold Course consistently rates at one of Texas' top courses. It even received a 4.5 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine.
Food scene
Hungry? Head 6 miles down the road to Storiebook Cafe. 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 Cafe. Whimsical. Delicious. Books galore. The interior looks like something from a fairytale. There's even an indoor play area for kids.
Taste Texas at Hammond's BBQ. Laid back vibe. Finger licking BBQ. Worth the visit.
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Hammonds's BBQ
1106 NE Big Bend TrailTaste Texas at Hammond's BBQ. Laid back vibe. Finger licking BBQ. Worth the visit.
Riverfront entertainment. Open-air venue for the whole family. Serves mouthwatering Tex-Mex. Games, axe throwing (yes, really), live music. All on the river. What's not to like?
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Sexton Mill
100 Grace StRiverfront entertainment. Open-air venue for the whole family. Serves mouthwatering Tex-Mex. Games, axe throwing (yes, really), live music. All on the river. What's not to like?
Your own 6 miles to a romantic dinner at the historic Riverhouse Grill. Make reservations for classic American fare within walking distance to quaint downtown. So pretty during Christmas time.
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Riverhouse Grill
210 SW Barnard StYour own 6 miles to a romantic dinner at the historic Riverhouse Grill. Make reservations for classic American fare within walking distance to quaint downtown. So pretty during Christmas time.
Los Primos serves delicious Mexican in a family friendly setting. Try the street tacos or nachos. Delicious!
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Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
902 NE Big Bend TrailLos Primos serves delicious Mexican in a family friendly setting. Try the street tacos or nachos. Delicious!
Bring a slab of butter and sit yourself down. Big Cup Eatery has THE biggest biscuits in Texas. Need I say more? Also serves great Mexican.
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Big Cup Eatery
226 SW Big Bend TrailBring a slab of butter and sit yourself down. Big Cup Eatery has THE biggest biscuits in Texas. Need I say more? Also serves great Mexican.
Relaxed. Informal. Local favorite. Breakfast or burgers.
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The Green Pickle
212 NE Barnard StRelaxed. Informal. Local favorite. Breakfast or burgers.
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.
Want a food adventure? Travel 22 miles from your cottage to the next town over and experience some of the best fried chicken EVER. Family style, rusting dining. Buttermilk biscuits. Mashed potatoes. Save some room for Grandma's best pies. Don't leave without dancing the hokey Pokey with the waitstaff at Babe's Chicken Dinner House.
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Babe's Chicken Dinner House
114 W Pearl StWant a food adventure? Travel 22 miles from your cottage to the next town over and experience some of the best fried chicken EVER. Family style, rusting dining. Buttermilk biscuits. Mashed potatoes. Save some room for Grandma's best pies. Don't leave without dancing the hokey Pokey with the waitstaff at Babe's Chicken Dinner House.
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 crunchy onion rings? Ocean water and corn dogs? Get transported back in time and eat from your car, only 7 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. Visit Glen Rose's old-fashioned drive-in restaurant. Let Sonic's friendly carhop bring icy cold beverages right to your window.
Sonic Drive-In
1610 NE Big Bend TrailChocolate shake and fries? Mango Lemonade and crunchy onion rings? Ocean water and corn dogs? Get transported back in time and eat from your car, only 7 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. Visit Glen Rose's old-fashioned drive-in restaurant. Let Sonic's friendly carhop bring icy cold beverages right to your window.
Grocery Store
Only 5 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. Firewood. Charcoal. Groceries. Baked goods.
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Brookshire's
607 SW Big Bend TrailOnly 5 miles from Glen Rose Tiny Cabin. Firewood. Charcoal. Groceries. Baked goods.
Day Trip
Got to shop? Visit Magnolia Market. Only 74 miles from your cabin. Shop the Market, 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 AveGot to shop? Visit Magnolia Market. Only 74 miles from your cabin. Shop the Market, 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!
Historic Drive-In
If your downtown after dark, take in a flick at the Brazos Drive-In Theater in neighboring Granbury. The single-screen drive-in is family owned and operated. The Drive-In has been in continuous operation since 1952. It's only one of a handful left in Texas. Experience history.
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Brazos Drive-in
1800 W Pearl StIf your downtown after dark, take in a flick at the Brazos Drive-In Theater in neighboring Granbury. The single-screen drive-in is family owned and operated. The Drive-In has been in continuous operation since 1952. It's only one of a handful left in Texas. Experience history.
Neighborhoods
Known for its history and small town charm, Glen Rose, Texas is a step back in time. Settled in 1849 with a trading post near Comanche Peak, Glen Rose is the only city in the county of Somervell. At 187 square miles, Glen Rose is smaller than many West Texas ranches. Known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas, dinosaurs left footprints in the Paluxy riverbed. Dinosaur tracks and the historic courthouse bring you back in time to the Texas of legends. Cowboy Charles Goodnight was a customer of the First National Bank in Courthouse Square. Since the 1880's the square has been a popular site for Somervell residents as farmers would bring stock animals and other goods to sell.
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Glen Rose
Known for its history and small town charm, Glen Rose, Texas is a step back in time. Settled in 1849 with a trading post near Comanche Peak, Glen Rose is the only city in the county of Somervell. At 187 square miles, Glen Rose is smaller than many West Texas ranches. Known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas, dinosaurs left footprints in the Paluxy riverbed. Dinosaur tracks and the historic courthouse bring you back in time to the Texas of legends. Cowboy Charles Goodnight was a customer of the First National Bank in Courthouse Square. Since the 1880's the square has been a popular site for Somervell residents as farmers would bring stock animals and other goods to sell.