Exploring Dallas: A Comprehensive Guide to Things to Do

06 Mineral Wells Fossil Park

Fulfill your paleontologist or rock hound fantasies at this popular site about 80 miles southwest of Dallas. Visitors can search for and keep any Pennsylvanian Period fossils they find, which average about 300 million years in age. Not only are there fossilized sea lilies and plants to discover here, but there's a variety of animal fossils, including shark teeth and trilobites, along with a wide selection of gems and minerals to unearth. Bring your own digging utensils, knee pads, and bags to carry your finds.

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