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Granbury & Glen Rose Area, Texas
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Acton State Park
Known as the smallest state park in Texas. Acton Cemetery is the final resting place of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Crockett, widow of Alamo Hero Davy Crockett. Acton
Area 51 Video Arcade
Games range from shoot'em ups to racecar driving, pinball to basketball.
Making wine, friends and events happen.
Brazos Carriage Company
Offers historical tours, romantic drives and transportation for those special events such as weddings and anniversaries.
Brazos Old Fashioned Drive-In and Cinema
Bring your lawn chair, and enjoy family entertainment under the stars in an authentic 1950s drive-in, or catch a movie at the cinema. Located at 1800 W. Pearl St.
Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station
The Visitors' Information Center features exhibits and displays that tell the story of the first nuclear powered electric generation plant in Texas. Tours available. FM 56 north of Glen Rose (817-897-5554)
Creation Museum
Founded in 1982 by archeologist, Dr. Carl Baugh, the museum exhibits biblical and scientific archeological findings including human footprints, dinosaur tracks and big cat tracks. FM 205 west of Glen Rose (817-897-3200)
Driftwood Theatre 6
Granbury's Cinema featuring six screens, arcade and game room.
Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterCandle Factory and Sales, Phone/Fax 817.326.6035 or toll free 800.995.WICK (9425)
2,900-acre wildlife conservation center featuring over 1,000 endangered and exotic animals. Scenic 9 mile drive-thru route offers close-up views. Restaurant, snack bar, gift shop, picnic areas. Three miles west of Glen Rose off Hwy 67 (817-897-2690)
Granbury Cemetery
Wander through Granbury's old cemetery and visit the historical grave sites of General Hiram B. Granbury, Jesse James and Hood Counties earliest settlers.
Granbury Historic Railroad Depot
20th century rural Texas train station.
Professionally cast, costumed and choreographed Nostalgia Concerts for the whole family. 817-573-0303
96-foot, 200-passenger boat for dinner, scenic, moonlight and murder mystery cruises.
Granbury State Historical Cemetery
Visit the final resting places for General Hiram Granbury, Jesse James, Ashley Crockett (son of Davy Crockett).
Historic Granbury Light Plant
1904 electric generating plant.
Hood County Courthouse
1892 Second Empire-style building made of native limestone.
Hood County Jail and Museum
Old Western Jail built in 1885. Complete with original cell block and hanging tower. Includes exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia.
Shanley House Center for the Arts
Home of Lake Granbury Art Association offering art shows, sales and classes.
Squaw Creek Park
475 scenic acres on Squaw Creek Reservoir, a 3,228 acre manmade lake offering fishing, boating, camping, swimming, scuba diving, and picnicking. Coates Rd. off Hwy 144 S (817/573-7053)
Squaw Valley Golf Course
This 18-hole public course has been nominated for the best public golf course in the nation. Unique Scottish braes and water hazards will challenge your golfing skills. Hwy 67, 1/2 mile east of Hwy 144, Glen Rose (817/897-7956, 800/831-8259)
Tarleton Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Ed. Center
Art and education center.
Texas Amphitheater
Outdoor amphitheater hosts a spring concert series, The Promise, and other special events under the stars. Texas Dr, Glen Rose (817/897-4509)
Located in the Historic Granbury Opera House. Musicals, plays and melodramas year round
"The Promise"
Spectacular musical drama portraying the life of Christ, is presented outdoors under the stars. Texas Amphitheater at Glen Rose (817/897-4341, 800/687-2661)
The Windmill Farm and Bed & Breakfast
Email: crickgauer@itexas.net
35 windmills on 26 acres in the country.
Three Oaks Golf Course
9-hole, par 3 public course. 5101 Fall Creek Hwy, Acton (817/326-5563)
Glen Rose Attractions
Paddle wheeler Boat on Lake Worth, 817-279-1810
Barnard's Mill Art Museum
Art Museum, 254-897-2611
Trail rides, hayrides and buggy rides; Special events with authentic chuckwagon cookouts; Cowboy birthday parties; Western style weddings; Rent a Horse. 254-897-1543
Butterfly Exhibit & Butterflies for Release, 817-573-2919
Museum and Research, 254-897-3200
Contains the best preserved dinosaur tracks in Texas. Visitor Center, RV and camping facilities, picnic areas, and nature trails. FM 205 west of Glen Rose (817-897-4588)
Bird Hunting, Fishing, Skeet/Trap and Lodging - Hico. Family/Corporate/Executive Packages available. 254-796-4034
Scenic Wildlife Drive, Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Step-On Tours, the Overlook Cafe, Petting Pasture, Nature Store, Mountain Bike Tours, Nature Trail, Wildlife Walk, Conservation Camp, The Lodge & Hillside Safari Camp. 254-897-2960
Knob Hill Ranch Fossil Hunting
915-667-7352, 254-592-4174
Low Water Canoes
Canoe rental, 254-897-3666
RV, Tent Camping & Cabins. Bluegrass and Woodcarving Festivals. Public Pool. 254-897-2321
A place to remember the past and a place to stroll, relax and picnic.
Promise, The
Theatre production (non-profit), 254-897-4341
Guided Upland Game Bird Hunting ~ Guided Bass Fishing Trout Fishing (in season) ~ Fly Fishing Instruction ~ Shooting Instruction Five-Stand ~ Sporting Clays ~ Archery ~ Fireside Cookouts ~Massage ~ Facial, 1-800-864-4705
SJH Co.
Art Studio & Gallery, 254-897-4279
Somervall County Expo Center
Exposition facility seats 3,000. Complete rodeo and concert facilities available. Bo Gibbs Dr. at Hwy 57 (817/897-4509)
Squaw Valley Golf Course
Public Golf Course, 254-897-7957
