The ring-tailed lemur is one of many wildlife species housed by the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Boyd, TX
Clark Gardens Botanical Park
Weatherford, TX
The Clark Garden Botanical Parks is a sprawling 50-acre attraction that’s a welcome escape from the city’s bustle. Here you’ll find waterfalls, lakes, ponds, and streams that are home to countless native birds such as great egrets, peacocks, and blue herons. It’s also home to the Clark Garden Station, which regularly hosts model train exhibits. The park also plays venue to wine tastings, classic car shows, and educational events throughout the year.
Cleburne Historic Home Tours
Cleburne, TX
This historically affluent community was founded during the Civil War cattle drives, and almost 100 Victorian-style homes still survive from that era. Make sure to download the e-brochure to learn more about the structure and history of each house. Aside from these vintage abodes, you’ll also find a historic city hall and a local church built in 1871.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose, TX
You’ve already seen “Jurassic World,” but if you want to see where dinosaurs really roamed, head over to Dinosaur Valley State Park. Here you’ll find dinosaur tracks from a prehistoric era when the park formed the shore of an ancient ocean. Of course, the state park also offers many fun outdoor activities, including hiking trails, picnic spots, camp grounds, and fishing, among others. You can even bring your own horse and roam the 100-acre South Primitive Area.
Brooks Art Gallery
Stephenville, TX
Whether you’re looking for great artwork for your home or creative inspiration for yourself, Stephenville, TX is the place to be. The Brooks Art Gallery boasts a collection of landscape and wildlife paintings that capture nature’s beauty at its peak. There are also woodcarvings by Texas and Montana artists, as well as feather art and sculptures.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Glen Rose, TX
For more than 30 years, this 1,800 acre facility has featured a 7.2 mile scenic drive through Texas Hill Country providing the opportunity to interact with more than 1,000 rare and endangered animals roaming free in their herds. The center is dedicated to the conservation and breeding of endangered wildlife like the addra gazelle, the American bison, the Arabian oryx, and rare species of birds, wolves, rhinos, giraffes, wildcats, and tortoises. Fossil Rim has one of the most successful cheetah breeding programs in the world. The Center offers a variety of family-friendly guided tours, lodging for overnight guests, season-specific events, and educational and volunteer programs. The facility was voted the third best safari park in USA Today’s 10 best polls of 2017.
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Boyd, TX
Founded in 1988, this sanctuary houses bobcats, cougars, jaguars, and other imperiled big cats. Your average zoo this is not—its feline denizens lounge around in spacious habitats, complete with pools and houses. There are also 29 bears that call the sanctuary home. For a token donation, the sanctuary will arrange a small-group tour for you on weekends.
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To live in Granbury is to live at the center of many great attractions. If you want to look at properties in the area, get in touch with us today. You can give us a call at 817.579.9300 or send an email to [email protected].