Sightseeing
Amazing wildlife conservation park. Great drive through route -- self-directed or with a with a guide. Beautiful scenery and close up encounters with animals from around the world. Highly recommended!
115 locals recommend
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 Co Rd 2008Amazing wildlife conservation park. Great drive through route -- self-directed or with a with a guide. Beautiful scenery and close up encounters with animals from around the world. Highly recommended!
Beautiful hiking trails; broad, shallow river for wading in the summer, deeper in other seasons for swimming; genuine dinosaur tracks in the river bed.
107 locals recommend
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Rd 59Beautiful hiking trails; broad, shallow river for wading in the summer, deeper in other seasons for swimming; genuine dinosaur tracks in the river bed.
Incredible theatrical production of the life of Christ. Outdoor amphitheater with amazing stage and fabulous acting and singing.
16 locals recommend
The Promise in Glen Rose
5000 Texas DrIncredible theatrical production of the life of Christ. Outdoor amphitheater with amazing stage and fabulous acting and singing.
Almost every week there is an event of some sort -- often full rodeos or rodeo events (for example, barrel racing competitions), also mini-horse shows, dog shows, etc.
8 locals recommend
Somervell County Expo Center
U.S. 67Almost every week there is an event of some sort -- often full rodeos or rodeo events (for example, barrel racing competitions), also mini-horse shows, dog shows, etc.
The county water reservoir -- beautiful site, lovely walking path, great dock for swimming. Picnic sites and pavillions. Kayaking and canoeing access.
6 locals recommend
Wheeler Branch Park
2099 Co Rd 301The county water reservoir -- beautiful site, lovely walking path, great dock for swimming. Picnic sites and pavillions. Kayaking and canoeing access.
Just off the historic town square, this is a fun place to play in the river. The big rocks that give it its name are good for a scramble and climb. Along the far bank is a walking path that goes upriver to a city park, providing a lovely place to stroll.
51 locals recommend
Big Rocks Park
1014 NE Barnard StJust off the historic town square, this is a fun place to play in the river. The big rocks that give it its name are good for a scramble and climb. Along the far bank is a walking path that goes upriver to a city park, providing a lovely place to stroll.
The historic town square is a great place to wander -- cute shops, restaurants with personality and delicious food, historic buildings with explanatory labels, and a museum.
24 locals recommend
Glen Rose
The historic town square is a great place to wander -- cute shops, restaurants with personality and delicious food, historic buildings with explanatory labels, and a museum.
One of the oldest buildings in town, the grist mill has been renovated and is now an art museum. They support art, education, and the preservation of historic resources. Also available as a venue for weddings or other special events.
13 locals recommend
Barnard's Mill Art Museum
307 SW Barnard StOne of the oldest buildings in town, the grist mill has been renovated and is now an art museum. They support art, education, and the preservation of historic resources. Also available as a venue for weddings or other special events.
Food scene
Delicious soups and salads and other light meals. Delightful decor and friendly staff. This restaurant also doubles as a bookstore with many Texas-themed books.
18 locals recommend
Storiebook Cafe
502 NE Barnard StDelicious soups and salads and other light meals. Delightful decor and friendly staff. This restaurant also doubles as a bookstore with many Texas-themed books.
Great new restaurant on the historic town square. Delicious sandwiches and salads. They also serve some heartier meals such as a delicious brisket stuffed baked potato. If you want to bring in food, they have different delicious options for that, as well.
Sugarbiscuits & Company
115 Elm StreetGreat new restaurant on the historic town square. Delicious sandwiches and salads. They also serve some heartier meals such as a delicious brisket stuffed baked potato. If you want to bring in food, they have different delicious options for that, as well.
Something for everyone, you can eat a full breakfast here or pop in for lunch and supper. Their menu is extensive with a large variety of meals available.
17 locals recommend
Big Cup Eatery
226 SW Big Bend TrailSomething for everyone, you can eat a full breakfast here or pop in for lunch and supper. Their menu is extensive with a large variety of meals available.
Delicious Mexican food. Some regular TexMex, and some more traditional Mexican. A great option!
7 locals recommend
Casa Azteca
403 Mesquite StDelicious Mexican food. Some regular TexMex, and some more traditional Mexican. A great option!