R Godfrey Homes: Glen Rose Links

Glen Rose has a small town look and feel, but there are lots of things to do and see. Ronnie and his family used to come here camping. It was one of our favorite places. Then when we had a chance to buy a lot, we jumped at it. Our company loves living and working here and wants to share with you some 'Glen Rose' links so that you will also get to know the town!

General Information:

These web sites provide a great deal of information about Glen Rose. You can find demographic information, attractions, businesses, where to stay, and so much more!

•Online Guide to Glen Rose - A great site for finding out about schools, places to stay, attractions, politics, utilities, churches, and just about anything else you might want to know.

•Glenrosearea.com - At this site you can read about the history of Glen Rose, the Barnett Shale, demographics, things to do, and all kinds of other information.

•City of Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau - has information about lodging, restaurants, attractions, and events

Schools:

Glen Rose Independent School District is a very highly rated district. In 2007, Glen Rose High School Students exceeded the National and State averages on ACT Exam. Additionally, GRISD has one of the lowest tax rates in the State! A big bonus for everyone living in Glen Rose

For a spreadsheet of the comparitive tax rates by school district, click here *

For a link to the Glen Rose Independent School System website, click here.

Attractions:

Although Glen Rose is a small town, there are lots of things to see and do in the area. These sites are just a few of the attractions that Glen Rose has to offer!

•Fossil Rim - is a wildlife park where you can see exotic animals such as giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs! It's lots of fun, so bring the kids!

•Dinosaur Valley Park - is a State Park that has some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world.

•Squaw Valley Golf Course - is a must for golfers! This 36 hole course rated as one of the top 10 public golf courses in the state of Texas.

•Dinosaur World - Larger than life fun - as big as life dinosaurs!

Where to Stay:

There are many places to stay in Glen Rose. Below are a couple of our favorites. You can find many more on the web sites listed under the General Information section

•Country Wood Inn - is a charming bed and breakfast. It has an abundance of amenities. There are several different 'houses' to choose from when you book your stay.

•Tres Rios Ranch Park - is an RV and tent campground. Three rivers join at this location, so bring your canoe! Ronnie and his family enjoyed camping here before he moved to Glen Rose.

Hospitals and Churches:

Glen Rose has an accredited hospital and is also home to many churches. Below are the links where you can find more information.

•Glen Rose Medical Center - Since 1996 Glen Rose Medical Center has received accreditation for its hospital, laboratory, and nursing home from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care.

•Churches - There are many churches in Glen Rose. You can find a list of many of them at here.

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