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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center near Glen Rose
Photographer: Michael Amador

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Features some of the world's most endangered animals, such as white rhinos, cheetahs and the Grevy's zebra, along with about 60 species that roam on 2,700 acres. Enjoy overnights at The Lodge or the Foothills Safari Camp. Includes petting pasture, café, nature store, picnic area, nature trail and learning center. Open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission charge. Off U.S. 67, 3.5 miles west. 254/897-2960. www.fossilrim.org.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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2299 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, Texas
76043
Phone: 254/897-2960

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Hours

Open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving

Featured Attraction

General collection of Mason County historical items is housed in old schoolhouse built in 1870s, largely from material from Fort Mason buildings. For hours, call Mason County Chamber of Commerce: 325/347-5758. 300 Moody St.

City: Mason
Region: Hill Country

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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