If you're planning a visit, make sure to arrive early! While parking is sufficient, it can get limited as everyone arrives for the day. The location boasts a spacious picnic area equipped with grills and tethers for your furry friends. You'll find plumbing for restrooms in the picnic area, along with portable toilets at the entrances to most trails. The water is stunningly clear, allowing you to spot everything from dinosaur footprints to seashells. The trails are clean and well-maintained, with connections that let you choose between long treks or shorter loops. Most trails are shaded, providing a welcome break from the sun. That said, it does get quite hot, so be sure to bring extra water and layers for sun protection. There’s also a charming little store that offers all the essentials. Overall, this place is fantastic for everyone, from seasoned hikers to toddlers just looking to splash around in the water.

It was so peaceful once we walked down to the river. I wish the signage was a little better. The dinosaur tracks in the river are just really neat to see and think about. It was a pretty warm day, but the river was so nice and cool. My husband road his bike around some of the trails. He liked it.

It's a nice place to cool off in the water. I took my shoes off and walked across the slippery rocks to see the dinosaur tracks. I was amazed at how big they were! They offer life jackets to use for safety in the swimming area, too. It's a very clean park that offers several hiking trails, horseback riding, and picnic areas. They also have a fun souvenir store. I can wait to go again.

We were driving through Glen Rose, Texas, and noticed several dinosaur statues and signs around town. Curious, we asked Siri why—and learned about Dinosaur Valley State Park. We decided to take the short 10-mile detour, and it was absolutely worth it! The river area is beautiful, and the dinosaur tracks are fascinating to see up close. The trails to the tracks were well marked, and parking was plentiful and convenient. All of the track sites were within a couple hundred yards of the parking areas, making them easy to reach.

We love coming here. There are some easy hikes and some hard. The river is peaceful and relaxing, and warm enough to play in. The dinosaur footprints are pretty visible and really cool!

As a child my parents took me here, so I knew I had to take my kids as well. We stopped by the little “merch” shop (that’s my kids call it), and I got them some t shirts. I would highly recommend bringing swim clothes for the kids and yourself, so they can swim close to the Dino tracks. There was a high amount of algae today, so certain areas of the Dino tracks were not that visible. Other than that we had a great time in the creek / river.

Lovely place. Drive was worth it. Dino footprints are located in an area called Ballroom something. It's all under water. Take water shoes, water runs knee high in the summer. You'll have to cross the river. Glen Rose is a bit of a corny town. Dino statues are everywhere Clever idea! Nice picnic area to eat at. Bathrooms are decent. Best to go during the week. It will take less time to arrive. Tickets are purchased by time slots.

🦖Family Fun Day, in Glen Rose TX @Dinosaur World with My Daughter and 5 grandchildren who love everything Dinosaurs, until my 3yr old grandson got the opportunity to see them up close and in person, and he was sure that they were going to eat him 🙂🤨😂. As terrible as that sounds, we had a great time. He cried on the way in, and cried when we left because he wants to go back again 🤷🏽👌🏾✨. They have a splash park, an animated museum, a train 🚂 ride, a dinosaur trail that makes for a great learning experience, and exercise, a nice pond with fish and turtles that I'm sure you can feed, and from the looks of it, they fish and turtle knew that we could feed them as well, as you can see in the video the minute we walked up, they all came to the surface. There was so much to see, that we will definitely be going back again 🦕.

Listen , i give nothing but honest reviews so take a second and read what I have to say about this place. This place is great for your first time going, but if you live in the area and go more than once, hoping that just maybe they will come up with some more exciting ideas instead of some worn painted slightly damaged dinosaurs then you would have spent waaaayy to much money yet again and will be highly disappointed unfortunately. Although I will say, we went recently sept 9th 2025 for my son's birthday and they did have a little water park for the kids to cool off in after the short circle walk looking at the dinosaurs, oh! And they did have a pterodactyl in the museum area, a squeaky one displayed lol! I dont know if this is government funded , which would make sense for how poorly its ran. Customer service is way below average , they are worried about you stepping over the stupid ropes so you dont touch the idiotic skeletons laying all over the place smh. Do you remember the movie "land of the lost" with will Ferrell when he goes to that run down "amusement park" and he goes to another dimension? Well this place and its employees are not far off, all I was missing was his tachyon amplifier and i was set lmao! Go once but never again , in my opinion, its not worth the 100's of dollars you will spend on the tickets, train ride, gift shop and everything else they will try and charge you for .

If you like dinosaurs, you will absolutely love this place! They have life-size dinosaurs, you can walk among, an animatronic museum, a dig sight, a park and a gift shop. Its so much fun for kids of all ages! Adult kids too!

Took my 3 year old and he loved it. My only complaint is it's pretty pricey for what it is and general admission doesn't pay for some of the activities, like the train ride or fossil dig. The dinosaurs were the best we've seen at similar attractions. For general admission and the train ride it was $86 for two adults and one child. If we lived closer I think the annual pass would be a better deal.

Over priced general admission, you have to pay extra per person for a train ride, a dig and some other activity. We payed nearly $100 for 3 adults and 2 children. The splash pad is a makeshift 15x15 area with water sprinklers and an electric cord right next to it supplying electricity to some fans on the other side of the sidewalk. The dinosaur information plaques on the trail are half erased. The playground has half of its jungle gym closed off. You're probably better off going half a mile down the road to the State Park.

What a fun trip! We explored the entire park and had a blast! Gem Mining, Fossil Digging, Train Riding, and visiting the museum was all very educational and FUN! The staff is all amazing and helpful. The gift shop is extensive and has a little something for every budget. They also have two big playgrounds for kids up to 12. Definitely bring sunscreen and water because Texas is HOT! DON'T MISS THIS PARK!

We had a lot of fun! I think they offer a lot for the price point. There was hardly anyone there when we went. We walked the trail and saw the dinosaurs with our 4 year old. The trail is a little over .5 mile long with lots of shady spots. There is a stocked pond along the way. The park was large and provided fun entertainment while parents took a break. The extras aren't that expensive and are fun for the Littles!

So happy to see a dinosaur museum that talked about the Bible. I learned more from talking with the man Terry that does the kids' short class than walking around because my kids would barely let me look. The Noah's ark was so neat, and the things that they are doing there is amazing. Wish there was a walking path to the big dinos to talk pictures.

Attempted to visit while stopping at the nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park. Unfortunately, it is not open on Tuesdays, when we were there. I have been to the Creation Museum in Kentucky, and this appears to be smaller than that museum, from the building size. I hope that it is making a great impact on people.

This was a huge blessing to my family!!! We visited family in Waco and took the trip to see the dinosaur footprint fossils and stopped at CEM first. We spent about 2 hours here and barely scratched the surface of the amounts on information contained in this museum. It's a blessing they thoughtfully placed it just before the Dinosaur State Park. This will boost your faith in Christ and expose a non-believer to new thoughts.

Overall good experience. Creation from a Christian perspective and about as systematically scientific fact based as non religious archeological museums.

My wife and I was expecting a real museum. But this it not a museum. It is an exhibit of mixed real and fantasy things. Not evidence based explanations. So visit here if you want to be somewhat entertained by the non-fact based explanations or find a real museum somewhere else.

I definitely recommend this place to everyone, they gave a very detailed and entertaining fossil presentation. They also have a great selection of books and the friendliest staff to help you with anything

Great little museum! There is a lot to see with some unique and historical items. Very awesome to see and hear about scientific evidence proving creation. One of the scientists was sweet and talked to us about their current experiments and projects. Worth stopping if you have the time!!

I’m not exactly sure what has happened with this place but we go here quite often and it has steadily gone downhill. Today we were quickly seated and quickly given our drinks and quickly were able to give our food order but then it took 40 minutes for a simple omelette and club sandwich to be brought to our table. The omelette was room temperature and then our waiter disappeared until he brought the check. Two other couples in the restaurant were furious with the same service and one of those couples got up and left because it took so long for their food to be brought out. It’s really sad, we love this place, but we definitely will not be back near as often if at all.

We got to go to the Big Cup Eatery on the day we left Oakdale RV Park which lays claim to having the biggest biscuits in Texas. Well, how could I not try one of those? I ordered the Southern Plate which incorporates said gigantic biscuit and I can attest to the sheer size of this thing. The dish includes two eggs, hash browns and country sausage gravy in a big pile of carbohydrates. And I freaking loved it. The flavor was good enough that I didn’t salt it which is saying something. My better half had the Quesadilla burger which was about $10 and is a big burger in a tortilla. She ordered hers with seasoned fries on the side. Also very good. The service was friendly and prompt and the food arrived in a timely fashion. I thought the place was clean and friendly and the prices were really fair for all the food we got. Overall two thumbs up on Big Cup Eatery. Yum-o!

Was seated almost immediately when I arrived for lunch with a friend. Service was pleasant and quick. I had fried catfish with french fries and the catfish was VERY GOOD! The meal included two fillets and a generous portion of fries that were tasty. My friend had shrimp tacos which he enjoyed and our total bill was $28 but with both only had water. The atmosphere was fine, nothing upscale but very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend

Stopped in to try and find something new for breakfast (and anything actually open on Sunday morning). Drove 40 minutes to try it out, and it was worth it. Friendly staff, clean tables, quiet enough to talk. Blueberry pancakes were very tasty, and actually cooked all the way through. Batter tasted like it was homemade. Eggs tasted like they were farm fresh. Egg enchiladas were very good. I was not sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. I just wish there had been some spicy salsa or some cremosa. Breakfast taco was huge. Much larger than I was expected. Very tasty. Again, it just needed some spicy salsa or cremosa. Definitely a place to come back too.

Everything was fantastic. The food was excellent, and the service was great. I recommend trying the green sauce.

Food was good, service was great, food came out fast! Prices were good as well! Cute little restaurant. I recommend stopping by and trying out the place.

Big Cup Eatery is one of those hometown gems you just have to love! Their homestyle meatloaf special is amazing — my wife absolutely loves it, and we make a point to stop in whenever it’s on the menu. The food always tastes fresh and homemade, and the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming every time. When they have that meatloaf special, do yourself a favor and go try it — you won’t regret it!

It was the last performance of the spring season and it was absolutely amazing. First, the weather was perfect. Second, the show was a variety of acting, singing, and ballet of sort. It was top notch from start to finish. We will definitely be back for the Christmas show. Lastly a big Thank You to everyone responsible for putting it together. Jesus Lives!!!

What a show. This was the first time seeing a LIVE professional show about Jesus. The actors were amazing, singing, choreography, creative story telling. We especially loved the back stage passes to see how they make the show happen from props, to animals and even a chance to be on this huge stage. The food was great. The craft booths decorated like we were back 2000 years. We bought two paintings, hand carved navity that has a music box too. The staff were warm, they greeted everyone, and were full of energy. I was so glad we came as a family to create this memory. You don't want to miss out!!!

Absolutely uplifting! From the amphitheater under the beautiful Texas stars to the stars on stage with a cast of 160, it's a performance must see! The musical score, sets, vocalists, special effects were as good as any Broadway show! But most of all, the life story message of salvation of Jesus Christ unfolded seamlessly before your eyes, leaving you feeling like you actually walk with Jesus.

What an amazing time! This is truly texas hidden gem. Sadly, no one knows what will become of it next year. After thirty three years of production next year is uncertain. So go out and enjoy it. This one last time if you haven't enjoyed it yet. This was the first for us And I wish we had Known about this years ago. The everlasting impression that me and my family will take with us. The story of the potter's clay was one that Gid used to speak to my heart. What an amazing time!

For those that like live theatre and don’t want to drive all the way to Branson to see the sight and sound productions need not go any further than Glen Rose. It is about 1.5 hours from north Dallas. Parking is free! And the show was amazing! We had eaten prior to arriving but snacks and food are available on site. I also saw many people bring in food or small picnic baskets. It is wheelchair accessible and they even have some chairs onsite for those that have a hard time negotiating stairs. When the lights go out, on a clear sky, you’re surrounded by stars. It was so beautiful! If you haven’t had a chance to check out one of their shows, do yourself a favor and get tickets! It’s a great experience!

Had a fantastic time. Yes, it was cold, just prepare for it. Took friends with us. The pageantry was outstanding. Can't wait for the Easter one.

Stage presentation with songs and dancing depicting ministry of Jesus the Christ through the eyes of Bartholomew.

Arrived at 10:17pm on a Saturday night. Waited at the drive through speaker for 3 min and no one answered. The lights inside and out were still on. Drove up to the window and got someone’s attention. They said they were closed. I said that the sign on their window says that they were open until 1030 and she said it was wrong. Would not let us order ice cream. The front of the store also said 1030 as well as Google. Horrible customer service. Sonic got our business instead.

i absolutely love the dairy queen in glen rose. it’s always clean and great food. i normally don’t ever enjoy dinner here, just a lunch or evening food (meaning never past 8pm), but being pregnant makes you eat at super weird times. my husband ordered the smaller blizzard, which the worker replied a mini, and my husband said great. we also order a chicken strip basket and i ordered a taco salad with chicken. the taco salad is my go to. the wait was 20 minutes in total (weird, ive never waited this long especially with little cars parked and no one behind us in the drive), they have us pull around the front to wait. while waiting, 3 young girl workers are laughing it up in the parking lot, which irritates me a little because why were we waiting so long when there were definitely able bodies to help. we receive our food with no blizzard. we ask for it and he said it wasn’t on the receipt. waited 5 minutes for them to find the receipt. the blizzard was never added and we would have to go through the drive again to reorder after the gentlemen on the speaker already confirmed we wanted a mini blizzard… said no thanks and went on with our night. while eating my food, i noticed that there was no beans on the bottom (they usually coat the taco shell in beans and add the fixings on top). NOPE. just HARD chunks of beans scooped on top of the lettuce, almost in the shape of a spoon. super gross.

They are not changing out the oil in their fryer. Purchased steak fingers & fries to go. Food was rancid and we had to throw it out. Unfortunately I ate one steak finger and a few fries. I had cramps and nausea for 2days. I won’t be able to eat DQ for a long time if ever. We stop here about 6 times a year and have seen food quality decline but I can say with confidence they have hit bottom.

This Dairy Queen is definitely a Texas classic. Very much a hometown establishment. I used to take my nail adult sons here when they were small children before or after we would go exploring the dinosaur Valley State park and the Paluxy river. It always has the vibe of a popular gathering place for people in Glen Rose. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is always very friendly. Plus, if you want to blow any diet, you may be on completely out of the water, you can always get some of their frozen treats out of the freezeron a hot summers day.

I have not experienced a pleasant fast food in a very long time. This experience was absolutely amazing. The food was fresh and delicious thw staff was so very friendly thank you for the wonderful experience today!!

The problem with this DQ once served some great Tacos. The Tacos served on this visit. Where smaller with less meat,lettuce and three diced pieces of a tomato and 5 grated pieces of cheese. Off my list!

A very nice Dairy Queen in the best spot for access coming from the river, Dinosaur Valley SP or Fossil Rim. Great place to get a refreshing snack.

Bottom line will always be food. Brisket was dry and flavorless. You could taste smoke only. The BBQ sauce was not good. Maybe it was a bad day but the most prominent parts of any BBQ joint were not good at all. The smoked Mac and cheese had zero smoke. It was an over priced ($4.95) small side of regular Mac and cheese. Now the ribs were decent. Not a ton of flavor but very tender and pulled off bone properly. To the owner, check your sauce. Something was in there and it's ok to season up brisket.

Have to say I was disappointed. This place was highly recommended. First - very friendly staff& really cool atmosphere. Plenty of seating with tvs indoor & out. However, I ordered the brisket tacos & smoked Mac & cheese. The m&c was fine. The brisket tacos were very dry. If it wasn’t for the bbq sauce- I would not have eaten them. So I can recommend this place - but that’s only my opinion.

Our experience in this restaurant was amazing!!!! Very friendly staff and very delicious food. We were in the outdoor area and the live music was a bonus.

WOW this place is wonderful. The hospitality is over the top they make you feel like you’re eating at a friends house or family. The food was wonderful best brisket I’ve ever had the french fries are hand cut in. The onion rings are freshly made. Everything is fresh, homemade and ready for you to enjoy if you don’t stop here or try it out yourself. You’re missing out on some good Texas, barbecue and, the owner himself was there when we went today and he was just as kind and made me feel like we were Valued customers hard to find that in today’s market thank you so much Mr. Massey for the incredible barbecue, the hospitality and you can Without a doubt will be back probably tomorrow the damn food, so good I’m already craving it as I’m writing this review you got me hooked. Thank you for opening Restaurant with a venue, an area for the kids to play and live music on certain days I’m so glad you chose Glen Rose, Texas ❤️✔️👏🫶🏻

I went yesterday for the first time, amazing! Such a nice hide away with fantastic service and food. Jeff Burns was playing while I was there, it was a great addition to an outstanding place. I had the brisket and onion rings, the onion rings are the best I have ever had: large coated perfectly and perfectly served. I loved the brisket, and ordered a quarter pound, I couldn't eat it all, I brought some home for more deliciousness.

Jalapeño sausage was bland and served cold very slimy texture. Burnt ends weren’t burnt at all, seemed like 4 chunks of fat sliced right off the brisket. Green beans were ok but had hard stalks throughout. Pinto beans had zero flavor. Massey’s Mess (Frito Pie) has no chili just whatever meat you choose. The Philly was lackluster. Draft beers served in plastic mugs 😑 $80 before tip, pretty disappointed overall. Sweet tea was good if you’re into that, but it’s not hard to make that. Food runner took our number after bringing one item out then they couldn’t find our table to serve us for 20mins. Worst jalapeño sausage I’ve ever had. Lastly nothing was served with any BBQ sauce, and I didn’t see any on any tables or near the condiments.

Went to Massey’s Glen Rose today for dinner. My husband ordered chopped brisket, turkey, and bologna with a side of mac and cheese. I had the loaded nachos with pulled pork. Overall we thought everything tasted good. The turkey was our favorite, not dry with good flavor. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The owner, Todd, was there greeting everyone and shaking hands. The Glen Rose hospitality that made me fall in love with this little town. We will definitely be going back again in the future.

Driving through for the state park and wanted some coffee. This ship is excellent! Great dine-in experience, really lovely Latte and breakfast sandwich before a day of hiking. Extremely friendly and helpful staff! Clean interior and restroom. Phenomenal Latte. I’d leave 10-stars if I could! It’s a must!

Glen Rose Coffee Co was our first stop of the day before visiting creatures of the past and wildlife of the present. There is a lovely mural on the side of the building and what seems to be a new logo. Inside is very clean and modern. A nice, cool spot to chill and sip on coffees before or after you Glen Rose adventures. I was able to chat with the owner a little bit and the service was amazing! On top of that, our coffees were delicious and quenched our caffeine needs for the day. I'll definitely be back for more!

My husband and I stopped here on our way home after camping in Dinosaur Valley State Park and our only regret is not stopping sooner. The coffees were perfectly crafted and the breakfast food items (breakfast burrito and croissant breakfast sandwich) were perfectly made. Baristas were super friendly and attentive. Would recommend to everyone passing through

We have been to lots of coffee shops in DFW, Austin, Louisiana etc, but we absolutely fell in love with the unique menu, customer service, and cozy vibe of this Glen Rose Texas Gem. A true definition of Texas hospitality. Make sure to include a space in your itinerary for a quick stop by this coffee shop!

It’s a quaint little coffee shop with amazing coffee. Our group liked all of their drinks and I loved my lavender matcha latte, much better than the chain coffee shops. Must try if you’re in the area!

We came to Glen Rose visiting family. My husband and I got the breakfast burritos, he got the turtle dove blended latte and I got the dark chocolate mocha latte. First off the burritos were amazing. The tots with the egg and salsa, such a great combo! We have been to many coffee shops around the country, and this one is at the top of the list! This is hands down the best mocha I have ever had, no joke. For the blended latte, we always complain that it is a milkshake in a cup but this actually tasted like coffee but had a good balance of sweet. Whenever I visit family again; I will definitely come back!

Great service, amazing food and staff is super kind. Best cinnamon rolls, no other coffee shops can come close. I’m pick AF 🤩. Been here a few times and enjoy it very much.