The Dinosaur Place

Such a fun EXPERIENCE! Great Shopping too! I hadn't been there for a few years as my daughter is grown but going back to get GC for a family day trip for our grandkids made me realize this 'gem' is something worth going multiple times a year. Highly recommend.

Since our first visit in 2005, it's become our favorite family tradition! Great for all ages, but especially kids under 13. Children can mine for gold in a realistic gold mine, search for rock gems of all sizes and colors, uncover dinosaur fossils in The Bone Zone, come up close to life-size dinosaur fossils, explore an outside park where realistic dinosaurs are sitting next to a splash park and jungle gym. There's an amazing gift shop with beautiful gifts for all ages. The ice cream shop has some of the yummiest flavors available. It's an affordable and educational day out for the whole family. Nature's Art and The Dinosaur Place are absolute MUST visits!

The Dinosaur Place is an awesome spot for family fun! I took my daughters and we had a blast. We got plenty of exercise walking the trails while seeing tons of dinosaurs along the way. On top of that, there are multiple play areas, hiking paths, and even a splash pad to cool off. My whole family had an amazing time—we’ll definitely be back!

Really cool park. Big splash pad with lockers available (not sure if u had to pay extra for them). Big outdoor play area for kids of all ages. The play area had plenty of seating for parents and was very clean. The trails were very nice with really cool looking dinosaurs in the woods, not cheap looking ones. There was also a maze, a place to get lunch/snacks, and of course a gift shop. I think the general admission ticket is a little pricey, esp for parents...I wish parents would get a break with tickets to these places because you know we aren't going to them for our benefit! I think an adult was $35 and a kid 6 and over was $37. Train ride was extra, mini golf was extra... But a really nice place to spend the day every once and awhile.

We took our little ones to The Dinosaur Place today, and they had an absolute blast! It's seriously a fun spot for kids – their eyes just lit up seeing all the dinosaurs. And honestly, we grown-ups learned a thing or two as well! They've got a ton of play areas to keep the energy levels high, which is always a win. It was also really thoughtful that they had plenty of shade and picnic tables scattered around, making it easy to take a break and have a snack. Plus, the restrooms were surprisingly clean and nice, which is always a big plus when you're out with kids. Just a heads-up for anyone with a stroller: the paths are mostly gravel. It's manageable, but not the smoothest ride. We also caught the 'erupting' volcano, which happens every hour – a cute little touch that the kids really enjoyed. Overall, we really liked The Dinosaur Place. The kids are already asking to go back! It's definitely on the pricier side for an afternoon out, but it totally delivered on the fun factor and kept everyone entertained. If you're looking for something to do with dinosaur-loving kiddos, this place definitely gets the job done!