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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Glen Rose
One day is enough for Glen Rose: see dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park in the morning, visit Dinosaur World after lunch, then head back to Dallas or Fort Worth.
Glen Rose is a small Texas town best known for real dinosaur footprints preserved in the Paluxy River bed at Dinosaur Valley State Park. The park has 19 km of hiking trails and a replica of a giant sauropod. Dinosaur World adds a family-friendly outdoor museum with life-sized models. Most visitors come from Dallas or Fort Worth for a day trip.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Valley State Park entry (adult) | $7 (check) |
| Dinosaur World entry (adult) | $16 (check) |
| Burger and fries at a local diner | $10–15 |
| Motel double room per night | $70–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth International
- About 1 h 30 min drive via US-67
- DAL · Dallas Love Field
- About 1 h 30 min drive via US-67
Typical fares
- DFW to Glen Rose by car
- about 1 h 30 min, tolls on some routes
- Dinosaur Valley State Park entry
- about $7 per adult (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. The town is small, but the state park and Dinosaur World are a few km apart on country roads. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Dinosaur World
- Paluxy River dinosaur tracks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | US-67 north, about 1 h 15 min | About 1 h 15 min |
| Fort Worth | US-67 north, about 1 h | About 1 h |
| Granbury | US-67 west then TX-144, about 30 min | About 30 min |
Sleep
- Near US-67 / town centre
- Motels and a few B&Bs; car needed for everything.
- Dinosaur Valley State Park area
- Cabins and campsites inside the park; book ahead.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
| Where is the park? | Where is the park?where is the park |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Dinosaur Valley State Park entry fee: check current price (2026 estimate).
- The river can be high after rain, covering the tracks; call the park before you go.
- Dinosaur World is a separate attraction from the state park — two different tickets.
- Summer heat: bring water and sunscreen.
Glen Rose is a safe small town. Watch for heat in summer and for wildlife on the roads near the park.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Glen Rose yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Dinosaur World
- Paluxy River dinosaur tracks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Glen Rose, revision 5215372 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5215372
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/glen-rose). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.