Glen Rose Your Gateway to Exploration
On the Doorstep of Nature.
In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs.
Forget everything you think you know about small-town Texas.
Glen Rose isn’t a stop on the way somewhere else, it’s the place you were always meant to find. A living postcard tucked between rolling hills and river bends, where time slows, laughter carries, and adventure waits around every turn.
This is where the wild still feels wild.
Where you can stand in the same riverbed that held dinosaurs millions of years ago, then drive through a safari of giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs roaming free. From fossil-rich limestone to wide Texas skies, Glen Rose, Texas is where nature writes the story and you step into it.
The Glen Rose Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the City of Glen Rose to bring you our beloved
Hometown Fourth of July Parade!
We invite local businesses, organizations, clubs, churches, families, and community groups to join us as we celebrate Independence Day and 250 years of America.
There is no charge to participate simply complete the registration form to reserve your spot in the parade.
We look forward to celebrating with you and making this year’s parade one to remember! Click the link above.
Come curious. Leave legendary.
Featured Adventures In Glen Rose, Texas
Dinosaur valley state park
Dinosaur valley state park
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square
Ninety minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth.
A million miles from ordinary.
DALLAS
Distance: ~75 miles • ~1 hr 30 min
Route: US-67 S
Highlight: Scenic Hill Country drive past Cleburne.
FORT WORTH
Distance: ~65 miles • ~1 hr 15 min
Route: US-67 S
Highlight: Quick countryside escape near Cleburne State Park.
AUSTIN
Distance: ~125 miles • ~2 hrs
Route: US-281
Highlight: Rolling hills and relaxed small-town café stops.
SAN ANTONIO
Distance: ~195 miles • ~3 hrs 30 min
Route: US-281 N
Highlight: Quiet Hill Country landscapes and charming historic towns.
HOUSTON
Distance: ~230 miles • ~4 hrs
Route: I-45 N → TX-6 W
Highlight: Easy long-weekend road trip route.