Live Entertainment Venues
The Granbury Opera House
Located on the Historic Granbury Downtown Square. Year round renowned performances by the Granbury Theater Company. Grand Gala Re-Opening celebrated Dec 5, 2013.
Visit their website www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 1-817-579-0952 for more information.
The NEW Granbury Live
Known as "the most intimate venue in Texas", this live music theater features nationally known Texas country western artists like Janie Fricke, as well as local talent like the folks at their monthly Granbury Follies. Next door at their sister venue they do catered murder mystery dinners monthly as well as several other dinners including the Granbury Cotton Club twice monthly and Texas dance nights.
Visit their website www.thenewgranburylive.com for more information.
Texas Amphitheater - Glen Rose
Outdoor amphitheater hosts a spring concert series, The Promise, and other special events under the stars. The Promise is a spectacular musical drama portraying the life of Christ, and is presented outdoors under the stars. Texas Amphitheater at Glen Rose (817/897-4341, 800/687-2661)Texas Dr, Glen Rose (817/897-4509)
Granbury Attractions
Acton State Park
Known as the smallest state park in Texas. Acton Cemetery is the final resting place of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Crockett, widow of Alamo Hero Davy Crockett. Acton
Barking Rocks Winery
Making wine, friends and events happen.
Brazos Old Fashioned Drive-In and Cinema
Bring your lawn chair, and enjoy family entertainment under the stars in an authentic 1950s drive-in, or catch a movie at the cinema. Located at 1800 W. Pearl St.
Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station
The Visitors' Information Center features exhibits and displays that tell the story of the first nuclear powered electric generation plant in Texas. Tours available. FM 56 north of Glen Rose (817-897-5554)
Creation Museum
Founded in 1982 by archeologist, Dr. Carl Baugh, the museum exhibits biblical and scientific archeological findings including human footprints, dinosaur tracks and big cat tracks.
FM 205 west of Glen Rose (817-897-3200)
Driftwood Theatre 6
Granbury's Cinema featuring six screens, arcade and game room.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2,900-acre wildlife conservation center featuring over 1,000 endangered and exotic animals. Scenic 9 mile drive-thru route offers close-up views. Restaurant, snack bar, gift shop, picnic areas.
Three miles west of Glen Rose off Hwy 67 (817-897-2690)
Galleries of Granbury
Artifactz, Your Private Collection and Against the Grain Studio provide a quality gallery experience right on the Granbury Square.
Granbury Cemetery
Wander through Granbury's old cemetery and visit the historical grave sites of General Hiram B. Granbury, Jesse James and Hood Counties earliest settlers, including Ashley Crockett (son of Davy Crockett).
Granbury City Beach and Boardwalk
Located two blocks east of the square on Pearl Street, the beach on the shores of beautiful Lake Granbury features real ocean front sand transported from Galveston Island, picnic areas, bathhouse, kayac and water sports rentals and a three block long boardwalk slong the lake.
Granbury Doll House This historic home now houses a collection of over 3000 historic dolls from all over the world.
Granbury Historic Railroad Depot
19th and 20th century rural Texas train station. Also home for the Hood County Historical Archives collection.
Historic Granbury Light Plant
1904 electric generating plant.
Hood County Courthouse
1892 Second Empire-style building made of native limestone. Renovated in 2010 by a grant from the Texas State Historic Commission.
Hood County Jail and Museum
Old west Jail built in 1885. Complete with original cell block and hanging tower. Houses the Hood County Museum with exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia. Now also includes the Yeats/Duke Cabin- Hood county's oldest surviving structure built in 1858.
Shanley House Center for the Arts
Home of Lake Granbury Art Association offering art shows, sales and classes.
Squaw Creek Park
475 scenic acres on Squaw Creek Reservoir, a 3,228 acre manmade lake offering fishing, boating, camping, swimming, scuba diving, and picnicking. Coates Rd. off Hwy 144 S (817/573-7053)
Tarleton Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Ed. Center
Art and education center affiliated with Tarleton State University.
Glen Rose Attractions
AIC-Zion's Dream
Paddle wheeler Boat on Lake Worth, 817-279-1810
Barnard's Mill Art Museum
Art Museum, 254-897-2611
Broken O on the Brazos
Trail rides, hayrides and buggy rides; Special events with authentic chuckwagon cookouts; Cowboy birthday parties; Western style weddings; Rent a Horse. 254-897-1543
Butterfiles over Texas
Butterfly Exhibit & Butterflies for Release, 817-573-2919
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Contains the best preserved dinosaur tracks in Texas. Visitor Center, RV and camping facilities, picnic areas, and nature trails. FM 205 west of Glen Rose (817-897-4588)
Flying P Outdoors Guest Ranch
Bird Hunting, Fishing, Skeet/Trap and Lodging - Hico. Family/Corporate/Executive Packages available. 254-796-4034
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Scenic Wildlife Drive, Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Step-On Tours, the Overlook Cafe, Petting Pasture, Nature Store, Mountain Bike Tours, Nature Trail, Wildlife Walk, Conservation Camp, The Lodge & Hillside Safari Camp. 254-897-2960
Knob Hill Ranch Fossil Hunting
915-667-7352, 254-592-4174
Low Water Canoes
Canoe rental, 254-897-3666
Oakdale Park
RV, Tent Camping & Cabins. Bluegrass and Woodcarving Festivals. Public Pool. 254-897-2321
Paluxy Heritage Park
A place to remember the past and a place to stroll, relax and picnic.
Rough Creek Lodge
Guided Upland Game Bird Hunting ~ Guided Bass Fishing Trout Fishing (in season) ~ Fly Fishing Instruction ~ Shooting Instruction Five-Stand ~ Sporting Clays ~ Archery ~ Fireside Cookouts ~Massage ~ Facial, 1-800-864-4705
SJH Co.
Art Studio & Gallery, 254-897-4279
Somervall County Expo Center
Exposition facility seats 3,000. Complete rodeo and concert facilities available. Bo Gibbs Dr. at Hwy 57 (817/897-4509)
Area Golf Courses
13 Courses within 20 miles
Harbor Lakes Golf Club, Harbor Lakes Course
18 holes over 7,239 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
2100 Clubhouse Dr
Granbury, TX 76048-1461
(817) 578-8600
0 miles from the center of Granbury.
Granbury Country Club, Granbury Course
9 holes over 3,054 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
1611 Rockview Dr
Granbury, TX 76049-5733
(817) 573-9912
1 mile from the center of Granbury.
Hidden Oaks, Hidden Oaks Course
18 holes over 6,880 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
2701 Hideaway Bay Ct
Granbury, TX 76049-5534
(817) 279-1078
2 miles from the center of Granbury.
De Cordova Bend Country Club, De Cordova Bend Course
18 holes over 6,423 yards with a par of 70 (Private)
5301 Country Club Dr
Granbury, TX 76049-5228
(817) 326-2381
4 miles from the center of Granbury.
De Cordova Bend Country Club, Durant Classic 9 Course
9 holes over 1,352 yards with a par of 27 (Private)
5301 Country Club Dr
Granbury, TX 76049-5228
(817) 326-2381
4 miles from the center of Granbury.
Pecan Plantation Country Club, Pecan Plantation Course
18 holes over 6,830 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
8650 Westover Ct
Granbury, TX 76049-4233
(800) 279-6471
6 miles from the center of Granbury.
Nutcracker Golf Club, Nutcracker Course
18 holes over 6,743 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
9500 Orchard Dr
Granbury, TX 76049-4142
(817) 279-0936
7 miles from the center of Granbury.
Horseshoe Bend Country Club, Horseshoe Bend Course
9 holes over 3,219 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
305 Lipan Trl
Weatherford, TX 76087-9640
(817) 594-6454
12 miles from the center of Granbury.
Starr Hollow Golf Club, Starr Hollow Course
9 holes (Private)
5717 Star Hollow Ct
Tolar, TX 76476-2403
(254) 834-3464
13 miles from the center of Granbury.
Squaw Valley Golf Course, Lakes Course
18 holes over 7,000 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
2439 E Highway 67
Glen Rose, TX 76043-6033
(254) 897-7956
15 miles from the center of Granbury.
Squaw Valley Golf Course, Links Course
18 holes over 6,731 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
2439 E Highway 67
Glen Rose, TX 76043-6033
(254) 897-7956
15 miles from the center of Granbury.
Sugar Tree Golf & Country Club, Sugar Tree Course
18 holes over 6,726 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
251 Sugartree Dr
Lipan, TX 76462-9698
(817) 341-1111
16 miles from the center of Granbury.
Split Rail Links and Golf Club, Split Rail Course
This course has been chosen as one of the Top 100 courses
18 holes over 7,353 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
2151 Old Annetta Rd
Aledo, TX 76008-3938
(817) 441-4653
19 miles from the center of Granbury.