Activities Outside of Whitney

BOSQUE ARTS CENTER, Clifton

Art museum specializing in western paintings and bronzes.
Juried show each September.
Tin Building Theatre, located in the same building, produces several shows each year.
Go to www.bosqueartscenter.org for more information.

BOSQUE COUNTY CHORALE, Clifton

Recently organized group of vocalists who produce about three performances per year.
Performances are typically in the spring, fall, and at Christmas.
Several White Bluff residents are members of this group.
Contact Karen Thomasy at 1-254-675-6872 for more information.

DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK, Glen Rose

This state park contains some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world.
Tracks are located in the riverbed, so call ahead to check on river condition.
Two 70-foot and 45-foot model dinosaurs originally displayed at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.
For more information, click here.

DINOSAUR WORLD, Glen Rose

Over 100 life-sized dinosaurs displayed outdoors with explanatory signs.
Fossil dig for kids, museum, and picnic area.
For more information, click here.

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER, Glen Rose

Sanctuary for endangered species open to the public for a 9.5 mile self-drive tour, or guided tours.
Food for feeding the animals can be purchased at the park.
Accommodations available at either the luxury Lodge or the Foothills Safari Camp tents.
Go to www.fossilrim.org for more information.

GLEN ROSE, TEXAS

Go to www.glenrosetexas.net/attractions.html for a list of things to do in Glen Rose.

HILL COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS, Hillsboro

Free performing arts, by both students and professionals, including instrumentals, choral performances, acrobats, lectures, and more.
Go to www.hillcollege.edu/PerformingArts to join their mailing list.

HILL COUNTY PAW PALS, Hillsboro

Animal shelter and adoption facility.
Spay/neuter and vaccination clinic 1st Tuesday of the month. Call 866-310-7387 for appointment.
Business meeting 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, at 1500 S Abbott (US Hwy 81 South) in Hillsboro.
Contact 254-580-0679 or hcpawpals@yahoo.com or go to www.hcpawpals.org

HILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY, Hillsboro

118 South Waco St, Hillsboro, TX
Call 254-582-7385.

HOMESTEAD HERITAGE, Elm Mott

Craft village located in a 510-acre homesteading community.
Includes restaurant & bakery, potter's barn, award-winning furniture making, quilts, gristmill, and more.
Annual Thanksgiving Craft & Children's Fair .
Open Mon-Sat 10-6 .
Go to www.homesteadheritage.com for more information.

LIFELONG LEARNING IN RETIREMENT, Waco

Educational program offered through Baylor Alumni Association. (You do not need to be a Baylor alumnus to join.)
Four-week long courses, 1 1/2 hours per week, on a variety of topics - history, literature, music, science, and more.
Taught by current and retired Baylor professors.
Two semesters - spring and fall.
Information is available shortly before each semester by clicking here, or contact Sandy Moore at 694-0050 or slmoore46@yahoo.com

PLAZA THEATRE, Cleburne

Theatre "in the round" that stages high quality musicals, comedies, and children's plays.
Shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday matinee at 3:00 pm.
Contact 817-202-0600 or www.plaza-theatre.com

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Last updated on January 26, 2011