Fossil Rim Wildlife Center:
Here you can see more than 60 species of exotic animals - many of them being on the endangered species list. The Wildlife Center has been featured in Texas Traveler, National Geographic Magazine, and many others. The park features 2,700 acres of open rangeland which visitors drive through in their cars on a winding, nine-mile paved road. Except for the cheetah and red wolf, which live in spacious, fenced-in compounds, all of the other 1,100 animals roam freely, and many come right up to your car. You can take a break from your safari and find some refreshment in a cafe with a scenic overlook, or enjoy the picnic areas. After you've rested, visit the petting area and the nature gift shop. Call (254) 897-2960 to ask about behind the scene tours of endangered species, educational camps and programs, and special events such as star watches and moonlight safaris. The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is open from 9 am until two hours before sunset daily. It is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas and is closed occasionally in January and February due to weather. The large Gemsbok antelope, beautiful Grevy's zebra or large groups of endangered cheetahs are a few of the many kinds of wildlife you will see on your drive thought the ranch which is open year round, seven days a week. It is located off Hwy 67, three miles southwest of Glen Rose in the rustic hills of Somervell County. For more information call (254) 897-2960.
Directions:
Take Highway 67 about three miles southwest of Glen Rose, turn left at the "Fossil Rim" sign and go about one and a half miles.

Dinosaur Valley State Park:
The Visitors Center showcases a dinosaur exhibit that is open from 8 am to 5 pm. Outside, the park marks its own history. About a hundred million years ago, massive dinosaurs left their tracks in the lime mud of an ancient sea. Today you can see these tracks, which were uncovered by the Paluxy River, at a somewhat more recent past. The tracks are attributed to three types of dinosaurs: the 20- to 30-foot-long, two-legged acrocanthosaurus, the 30- to 50-foot-long pleurocoelus, and a third type that has not been fully identified. Summer is the best time to see the tracks. Two full-scale fiberglass models of dinosaurs - relatives of the types that made the tracks, but not the same type - may be more hype than help, but still these guys give you a good idea of the size of these monsters. The park has 1,523 acres and provides tent and RV campsites, primitive camping, a nature and hiking trail and picnic area. Visitors can swim and fish in the Paluxy River, which flows through the park. Tracks left by dinosaurs and uncovered by the Paluxy River are found at the park, which includes a new visitor's center, picnic and camping areas, and unbeatable scenery. It is located west of Glen Rose on Hwy 59. For more information call (254) 897-4588.

Directions: Take Highway 67 to FM 205 at the west end of town, then northwest about four miles to Park Road 59 to get to Dinosaur Valley State Park. Dinosaur Valley State Park is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm for day use and at all times for camping.

Bluegrass Festivals:
Bluegrass holds sway in the Glen Rose area, and many Bluegrass Events and Festivals are held throughout the year. These events usually feature professional musicians who play almost continuously during the party. Tres Rios RV Park and Oakdale Park on Highway 144, about three miles south of Highway 67, play host to the Bluegrass Festivals. Both parks have camping, cabins, pool and pavilion. Oakdale Park sponsors other events along with the bluegrass festivals.

The Somervell County Historical Museum:
Elm at Vernon, (254)897-4529 - provides an enormous variety of historical and geographical exhibits that tell the story of Somervell County, including a genuine moonshiner's still from the Prohibition era. Open June through Labor Day from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday; and Labor Day through May from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays ; 1 pm to 5pm on Sundays. Admission is free, however donations are requested.

Somervell County Courthouse:
Built in 1893,the architecture is typical of the late Victorian "more is more" taste. The limestone courthouse is best described as Romanesque Revival and Second Empire-style. Texas county courthouses from the late 19th century are famous for their fantastic styles, and though a bit smaller than the usual county courthouse, the Somervell County Courthouse is none the less listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is open during regular business hours. Just a short walk from the Somervell County Historical Museum

Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant:
About a mile inside the front gate of the plant is the Visitors Center, open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday. Group tours can be arranged by reservation only. The Visitors Center offers several interactive displays and a 10-minute video explaining how nuclear power is made. The tour includes a view of a control room simulator in which reactor operators are trained, as well as a driving tour for an up-close view of Comanche Peak Power Plant. At the Information Center, exhibits and displays tell the story of the generation of electricity by the first nuclear power plant in Texas. The Visitor's Information Center is located about one mile inside the Peak's front gate off Hwy 56 north of Glen Rose. The Center is open Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Travel north on FM 56, to the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant - (254) 897-5554.

Squaw Creek Lake:
Built for cooling the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, this 3,228-acre lake is unusually deep a clear, with a rocky shoreline. Squaw Creek Lake provides excellent fishing for stocked population of spotted, smallmouth and hybrid striped bass and walleye, and native game fish(Fee access). The lake is also used for boating, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, picnicking and camping ($10 per night for RV hookup). The reservoir is also noted for scuba diving. About 4 miles north of Glen Rose off Texas 144. Located at 2300 Coates Rd in Granbury. For information, call (817)573-7053.

Canoeing:
Travel down the Brazos River by canoeing, a popular local sport. Rentals are available at Camp Tres Rios at the joining of the Brazos and Paluxy Rivers, two miles east of Glen Rose on County Road 312 , and at Squaw Creek, where visitors to the area can find camping and cabins.

Hood County Museum (Old Hood County Jail):
Located at 208 N. Crockett and is housed in the Old Jail which was built in 1885. It is complete with the original cell blocks. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Scheduled tours by appointment only. Admission information may be obtained at the Granbury Visitor's Center, 100 N. Crockett St., (817) 573-5548; The Museum, (817) 573-5135; or (817) 573-2340.

Granbury Opera House:
Built in 1886, the Opera House was restored and reopened in 1975. Plays, musicals and musical revues are staged throughout the year. Call the box office to reserve season seats. Group and senior citizen rates are available. For ticket information, call (817) 573-9191 or Metro (817) 572-0881.

Old Granbury Town Square:
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Square is described by the Department of the Interior as "...one of the most complete examples of a late 19th-century courthouse square in Texas." The restoration of the Hood County Courthouse, built in 1891, sparked the interest in restoring Granbury square. The restored buildings of the Square house fine antique shops, gift shops, art galleries and exquisite cafes and restaurants. Most of the shops are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. Some of the shops remain open on Mondays. For more information call (817)573-5548.

Granbury Candlelight Tour:
Enjoy warmth and holiday cheer on Granbury's own Candlelight Tour of 19th Century Historic Homes. The event is sponsored by Granbury Convention and Visitor's Bureau and is held on the first Saturday in December. Experience the traditions and festivities of an old fashion Christmas with visits from Santa Claus, or take a ride on a horse-drawn trolley. For more information call (817) 573-5299.

Somervell County Courthouse:
Nestled in the picturesque town square of Glen Rose, the historic courthouse is a symbol of small town life in north Texas. It was originally constructed in 1882 of native stone from the Paluxy River but was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1893. It was completely renovated in 1987 and is the hub of activity for the city of Glen Rose and the surrounding region of Somervell County.

Zion's Dream Paddle-wheeler:
Located on beautiful Lake Granbury, at the Hwy 144 Marina, Zion's Dream provides for those truly exceptional memories. Brought to you by Admiralty Inland Cruises, owner Moira Dills can make arrangements for all your event & cruising needs. They offer dinner cruises, parties, weddings, corporate meetings, church functions, Noah's Ark parties for children or scenic tours of the lake and Comanche Peak at sunset. For reservations call (817) 279-1810 or (817)683-9993.

Pate Museum Of Transportation:
The museum boasts an array of classic, antique and special interest automobiles, a superb exhibit of aircraft, plus an antique private railroad car, a Minesweeper boat, and a 1500 volume transportation library. The museum is located on Hwy 377 between Forth Worth and Cresson. It is open daily, except Monday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free. For information call (817) 396-4305.

Granbury Railroad Depot:
Granbury's first frame depot was destroyed by fire in 1912 and replaced in 1914 by the present depot. Its appearance remains virtually unchanged. The Hood County Genealogical Society and Hood County Historical Commission have restored the depot for use as an archives for old Hood County Records. The railroad played a large part in Granbury's economic growth and the depot remains a nostalgic remembrance and delight of Granbury's past.

The Great Race Automotive Hall Of Fame:
The cars are the "stars" on the historic square in Granbury at the Great Race Automotive Hall of Fame. From Victorian lines of the teens to the graceful Art Deco curves of the '20s and '30s, you'll enjoy these beautiful "mechanical works of art." The stars on display represent but a few of the hundred of "once in a lifetime adventures" experienced on The Great Race. These vintage machines carried their pilots in the "world's richest old car race"; powered their teams to a shot at a $250,000 purse; delivered their drivers and navigators in celebrity status to the open arms and hearts of over 4,000,000 governors, mayors, beauty queens and fans across America and rolled right into the Great Race automotive history. The exhibit, valued at over $1,000,000, changes annually and is free to the public. Hours are Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m., or special entry through the "back door" during the week. For more information call (817)573-5200.

Brazos Old Fashioned Drive-In:
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of family entertainment under the stars in an authentic 1950s drive-in. The Brazos Drive-In is one of the last remaining drive-ins in the state and is located at 1800 W. Pearl Street in Granbury. For show times call (817) 573-1311.

Lake Granbury:
30-mile long Lake Granbury was created in 1969 with the building of the dam on the Brazos River. A real fisherman's delight, the Lake provides hours of fun for swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, and scuba diving. There are four parks on the Lake with boat ramps, day and night camping facilities, as well as, canoe rentals for those excursions down the Brazos River. For more information contact the Lake Granbury Area Chamber of Commerce.

Comanche Peak:
Known as a sacred Indian mesa, it is 1,129 feet above sea level. It is the most prominent landmark in Hood County and was well recognized by buffalo hunters, travelers, early explorers, and Indians. The Comanche Indians referred to the Peak as "Que-Tah-To-Yah" or "Rocky Butte". Located west of the Brazos River in Old Indian territory, it separated Indian territory from Anglo settlements. Today the Peak is a privately owned ranch and is not open to the public. However, its view epitomizes the grandeur and frontier folklore of Hood County.

Acton State Park:
Acton Cemetery is the smallest State Park in Texas and includes the grave of Mrs. Elizabeth Crockett, widow of Alamo hero Davy Crockett. From Hwy 377, exit on FM 4 or FM 167 to the community of Acton. About 1/4 mile on your right.

Golfer's Paradise:
Just 30 minutes from Ft. Worth, you'll find the historic Lake Country area featuring 5 public and four private challenging golf course that combine spectacular golf with unprecedented natural beauty. Superb courses, friendly people and good weather will tempt you to live life the way it was meant to be lived in the golfer's paradise. Tee times and green fee information may be obtained by calling one of the following clubs:

Decordova Bend Estates: (817) 326-4505
Pecan Plantation CC: (817) 673- 2645
The Nutcracker Golf Club: (817)579-1811
Tarr Hollow Golf Club: (254) 834-3464
Sugar Tree Golf Course: (817) 596-0020
Squaw Valley Golf Course: (254) 897-7956
Granbury Country Club: (817) 573-9912
Three Oaks Golf Course: (817) 326-5563
Hidden Oaks Golf Course: (817) 279-1078