Tyler, Texas Visitors Guide
The REAL Rose of Texas

Tyler is home of the nation's largest municipal rose garden, the Tyler Rose Garden featuring more than 38,000 rose bushes and over 500 varieties. The history of the Tyler Rose industry and the Texas Rose Festival are highlighted at the spectacular Tyler Rose Museum.

Roses are just one of the many attractions in Tyler. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of area sporting venues, lakes, championship golf courses, antique shopping, cultural events and more.

Animals prevails at the 80 acre Caldwell Zoo, featuring exhibits from Asia, Africa and the Americas, or at the 300 + acre Cherokee Trace Wildlife Drive Thru Park. Visitors can also enjoy a trip to Tiger Creek Refuge to see some "BIG CATS" up close and personal.

Southern hospitality is on the agenda if you make plans to visit one of Tyler's many antebellum homes. These homes include the famous Roseland Plantation, the Dewberry Plantation and the Goodman Home. A tour of one of these homes will take you back to a by gone era. Tyler boasts 5 historic districts and hundreds of historical markers for the history and architectural buff.

For the lovers of cultural there is the Tyler Museum of Art, the Tyler Civic Chorale, Tyler Civic Theater, Tyler Ballet, the East Texas Symphony and the state of the art R.D. Cowan Center for the Performing Arts, feature a Broadway Series and a distinguished lecture series.

Celebrate the seasons with one of the many special events including the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail, Texas Blues Festival, Festival on the Square, the Texas Rose Festival and more.

Tyler features a wide variety of lodging to fit any budget. There are a number of hotels, motels, RV resorts, time shares, campgrounds, Christian camps and much more. Children can enjoy a wide range of summer activities and summer camps in the Tyler area along with several year-round attractions with an educational twist.

Tyler, Texas has something for everyone… Roses, wildlife, culture, family entertainment and more can all be found in this wonderful city.

For more Tyler, Texas travel information, please call toll free 1-800-235-5712 or visit www.tylertexas.com.

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Visitor Information:
	Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau 315 N. Broadway Tyler, Texas 75702 Phone: 903-592-1661 1-800-235-5712 (Toll-Free) Email: info@tylertexas.com Web: www.tylertexas.com