• Dinosaur Valley State Park is a huge tourist attraction in Glen Rose.hotel room image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
  
  Located in Texas and on the Barnett Shale, Glen Rose is a historic city known as the "dinosaur capital" and for being the gateway to Texas Hill Country. Glen Rose is home to an array of activities and attractions such as walking/jogging trails, whitewater rafting, fishing, dinosaur tracks and the Dinosaur Valley State Park. The city also has local hotel accommodations just a short drive from downtown shopping and dining venues.
  
  

The Glen Hotel

• Located in the historic downtown district, the Glen boutique hotel is within walking distance to major attractions such as the historic town square, the Paluxy River and the Barnard Mill and Art Museum. The hotel features 37 guest rooms and suites with hardwood floors and antique furnishings. All guest rooms have marble and/or granite bathrooms, beveled wood ceilings, big screen television, free parking and wireless Internet access. Hotel amenities include free Continental breakfast and beverages, lobby with fireplace and leather couches and a gift shop.
  
  The Glen hotel
  
  201 SW. Barnard St.
  
  Glen Rose, TX 76043
  
  254-898-2068
  
  glenhoteltexas.com
  
  

Rough Creek Lodge and Resort

• The Rough Creek Lodge and Resort sits on more than 11,000 acres near the edge of Texas Hill country. The Resort is just a short drive from nearby attractions such as The Squaw Valley Golf Course and the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. While staying at this resort, guests will have access to recreational activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hunting, golf and on-site dining. Additional amenities include wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the resort, vacation rental homes, spa services and the equestrian.
  
  Rough Creek Lodge and Resort
  
  5165 County Road 2013
  
  Glen Rose, TX 76043
  
  888-670-1223
  
  roughcreek.com
  
  

Glen Rose Inn and Suites

• While staying at the Glen Rose Inn and Suites Hotel, you will be just minutes away from recreational activities and attractions such as Dinosaur World, which is a museum and dinosaur trail, the Expo Center, Historic Downtown Glen Rose and the Somervell County Museum. The hotel features two-bedroom suites and non-smoking rooms with cable TV, complete kitchens, private bathrooms and free local calls. The hotel also has a seasonal outdoor pool, and on-site restaurant and vending machines.
  
  Glen Rose Inn and Suites
  
  300 South West Big Bend Trail
  
  Glen Rose, TX 76043
  
  254-897-2940
  
  glenrosetexas.net