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Also known as: Dinosaur Capital of Texas
Glen Rose, serving as the county seat of Somervell County, is affectionately celebrated as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas. Nestled along the scenic Paluxy River within the Texas Hill Country transition zone, the town sits on a geological goldmine filled with exquisitely preserved theropod and sauropod footprints dating back roughly 113 million years. Beyond its massive paleontology highlights, the community preserves an idyllic historic courthouse square built from local limestone and is framed by rugged cedar-covered ridges, limestone cliffs, and crystalline river channels that define the regions ancient wilderness character.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Walk along prehistoric dinosaur tracks inside Dinosaur Valley State Park, and encounter roaming exotic wildlife at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center safari.
