Overview
Glen Rose is in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. It is the county seat of Somervell County.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Glen Rose
Dinosaur Valley State Park
12 miles of hiking trails stretch throughout the park with several dinosaur foot prints located near the Paluxy River.
Dinosaur World
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Fort Worth)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MWL Mineral Wells Regional Airport, Mineral Wells — 42 mi away. Directions
- FTW Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth — 46 mi away. Directions
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions
Glen Rose is located on US-67.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dinosaur World
- Afternoon Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Glen Rose is located on US-67.
Get around
Glen Rose is best accessed via car.
See
Do
- - located in Glen Rose
Go next
Fort Worth and Dallas are just over an hour away from Glen Rose.
Nearby
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City / town · 19 listings · 14 mi away
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Clifton
City / town · 33 mi away
Weatherford
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Fort Worth
City / town · 101 listings · 43 mi away
Mansfield
City / town · 4 listings · 44 mi away
Mineral Wells
City / town · 6 listings · 45 mi away
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