10 Things to do in Tyler That You Shouldn't Miss

June 10, 2021 Lean Nau

Tyler is a city located in central Smith County, Texas, United States. In terms of both population and land area, Tyler is by far the largest city in Smith County, of which it is the county seat, and has long been the region's major economic, educational, financial, medical, and cultural hub. The city is named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States. Tyler had a population of 96,900 in 2010, according to the United States Census Bureau, and Tyler's 2014 estimated population was 107,405. It is 100 miles (160 km) east-southeast of Dallas. Tyler is the principal city of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 209,714 in 2010, and is the regional center of the Tyler-Jacksonville combined statistical area, which had a population of 260,559 in 2010.
Restaurants in Tyler

1. Texas Rose Horse Park

14078 State Highway 110 N, Tyler, TX 75704-2229 +1 903-882-8696 http://www.texasrosehorsepark.com
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Texas Rose Horse Park

2. Dory's Gardens

600 W Rusk St On The Corner Of Augusta, Tyler, TX 75701-1570 +1 903-330-4663 [email protected] http://Dorysgardens.com
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Dory's Gardens

Dory's Gardens is a "boutique-style" Garden Center located in a backyard landscape. Nestled in the Historic Brick Streets District of Tyler, this peaceful setting offers unusual and familiar flowers, succulents and shrubs to beautify your garden or patio. It is the perfect place to buy a ready made gift from the Garden Room Boutique or to help create your own live flower presentation. There are lots of photo ops and fountains, birds and squirrels and inspirational found objects to spark your imagination. Bring a latte or lunch, sit down and visit or hold a friendly chicken to complete a unique shopping experience.

3. Tyler State Park

789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706-3630 +1 903-597-5338 http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler
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4.5 based on 350 reviews

Tyler State Park

Reviewed By pittmanj2014

Great trails to hike on or beautiful lake to swim or go paddle boating. Hiking trails are easy for the kids or hard for those who really want a workout.

4. Caldwell Zoo

2203 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX 75702-2954 +1 903-593-0121 [email protected] http://www.caldwellzoo.org/
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4.5 based on 760 reviews

Caldwell Zoo

Reviewed By pasherry

We visited on a nice cool day during the week. It wasn’t crowded, plenty of parking. Price is $14.50 for adults $2 off for age 55+ and $10.50 for ages 3-12. Members get in free. The zoo is small but impressive, perfectly manicured flower beds, grassy areas, nice walkways, good map. Wheelchair/stroller rentals are available and are recommended as there are some uphill pathways. We saw quite an impressive array of animals: lions, rhino, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, bison, bears, birds, reptiles, etc. We enjoyed the bird house where you can walk among parakeets or feed them as they land on your hand. The cafe had good sandwiches and fries, the gift shop offers a lot. A very nice zoo. We spent three hours here.

5. Discovery Science Place

308 N Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702-5711 +1 903-533-8011 [email protected] http://www.discoveryscienceplace.org/
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Discovery Science Place

There is so much to see and experience at the Discovery Science Place! It's a good idea to prepare so that you don't miss any of the action. We have a variety of programs, exhibits, and events that are sure to entertain and educate the whole family. Because of the hands-on nature of the exhibits, the DSP is a wonderful place for visitors of all abilities and ages to experience and learn more about our world. Our mission at the DSP is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration.

Reviewed By T8827BSmichellew

It's worth every penny! So much for for kids 10 and under. Purchasing a membership is really cost effective.

6. Tyler Civic Theater

400 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX 75702-6859 +1 903-592-0561 http://tylercivictheatre.com/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Tyler Civic Theater

7. Tyler Rose Garden

420 Rose Park Dr, Tyler, TX 75702-6859 +1 903-531-1212 http://www.cityoftyler.org/Visitors/RoseGardenCenter/tabid/168/Default.aspx
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4.5 based on 473 reviews

Tyler Rose Garden

Reviewed By 757CCC - Dallas, United States

Even though out of season (about 3-4 weeks before full blooms), this garden is both a place of serene peace as well as beautiful. The gardeners (probably scores of volunteers) do an outstanding job of maintaining the flower beds as well as educating people with notes, descriptions, etc. scattered throughout the park. We'll plan on coming back for the Rose Festival (October) when we get a chance.

8. Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

17552 Fm 14, Tyler, TX 75706-2300 +1 903-858-1008 [email protected] http://tigercreek.org
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, international home to over 37 rescued big cats. Come meet these majestic animals, learn about the feline species known as Panthera Tigris and find out how you can help to ensure their future in the United States and worldwide.We started Tiger Creek for a very specific purpose: "To provide rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected or displaced."It continues to be our guiding mission, and as we continue to expand, we are working to establish large natural settings for the big cats.

Reviewed By BarryK307 - Dallas, United States

Really loved seeing the Tigers, Lions, and other assorted animals up close. We had time between lunch and Check in time and wanted to do something that was fun without being overwhelming. This venue was just right as it only takes 1 to 2 hours to stroll through and see everything. Very nice facility and the animals appeared to be well cared for.

9. Center for Earth & Space Science Education

1400 E 5th St Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX 75798-3401 +1 903-510-2312 http://www.tjc.edu/cesse
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Center for Earth & Space Science Education

Reviewed By TravelingAnn91 - Frisco, United States

We love observatories and planetariums. We try and go wherever we visit. This facility is on the Tyler Junior College campus. Great planetarium and very knowledgeable PnD staff that run the movies. On Tuesdays each movie is only a dollar per showing. Amazing value for what you learn in these movies. Movie ticket includes a small exhibit in the basement with very cool science experiments and rocks from around the universe. Even let us see what goes on behind the screen when we asked.

10. Liberty Hall

103 E Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702-7224 +1 903-595-7274 [email protected] http://www.libertytyler.com/Home.aspx
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Liberty Hall

Built in 1936 the Liberty theater was the place to be on the downtown square in Tyler, TX. It was the hub of entertainment until it closed in the mid 1980s. The City of Tyler purchased the Liberty in 2009 and rehabbed the facility. The City raised more that one million dollars in private donations to fund this stunning renovation. Our goal is to spur the revitalization of Tyler's historical downtown into an arts and entertainment district. Liberty Hall reopened in September of 2011 as a community performing arts hall that hosts classic movies, comedy, music and theater. The Hall is also available for rent to the public for events. The Liberty is once again a cornerstone of entertainment for downtown Tyler. Since our opening we have hosted such performers as: Suzy Bogguss, Asleep at the Wheel, Gary P. Nunn, Bob Schneider and Ray Wylie Hubbard. We also have live comedy shows almost monthly.

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