Four Great Day Trips Near Stephenville, TX

If you live in Stephenville, TX, you’re in luck because there are several locations within relatively short driving distance from Stephenville that make the perfect day trip destinations.

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park is a popular outdoor destination located at 1629 Park Road 59 in Glen Rose, TX, and it’s only a quick 30-minute drive from Stephenville. Once you get there, you can spend the day hiking, exploring, fishing, swimming, and hunting for dinosaur tracks.

While you’re there, you can climb down into the Paluxy River and step in real dinosaur tracks along the riverbed. The area has plenty of picnic tables and covered eating areas where you can rest and relax after your hike and eat a packed lunch.

Fort Worth, TX

In just under an hour and a half, you can travel from Stephenville to Fort Worth and spend the day exploring this North Texas city. While you’re there, you can visit the Stockyards National Historic District, where you’ll find rodeos, cattle drives, and plenty of places to eat and shop along the way.

You can also visit other popular Fort Worth destinations, like the Fort Worth Zoo, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the Kimball Art Museum, Sundance Square, the Cultural District, National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Dallas, TX

The drive from Stephenville to Dallas is just under two hours, making it the perfect destination for a day trip filled with shopping, exploring, and sightseeing.
On your day trip in Dallas, you can visit the Dallas Zoo, explore Klyde Warren Park in the middle of downtown, and visit popular niche areas like Lower Greenville or Bishop Arts, where you’ll find unique shops, eateries, and establishments.

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

In just under an hour, you can drive north from Stephenville and reach Lake Mineral Wells State Park. This park features a 640-acre lake and is the perfect place to hike, enjoy a picnic, grill out, and explore.

It has a well-known rock climbing area, miles of trails, and beautiful scenic views. You can also hike, fish, or bring your boat to explore the lake. If you want to bring your boat to Lake Mineral Wells State Park, you’ll need a vehicle that can safely tow heavy loads, like the new Chevy Silverado. This powerful pickup has advanced towing capabilities, driver amenities, and plenty of interior space for passengers and cargo.

Shopping for a new vehicle that will keep you safe and comfortable on all your day trips is easy when you shop at our dealership. Contact us today at Bruner GMC Chevy in Stephenville, TX, for more information about our inventory.

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