Things to Do

Tyler has a wide range of attractions to visit year-round for residents and tourists traveling to Tyler, as well as those attending business meetings and conventions.

Walk the Rose Rudman Trail, visit the planetariuim at TJC, explore Caldwell Zoo, take a stroll at the Tyler Rose Garden, enjoy a variety of coffee houses and beer brewers, or take in a concert at the Cowan Center. There's always lots to do in Tyler!yle

Azalea Trails

A highlight of each spring season in East Texas is the 10-mile long Tyler Azalea Trail guiding visitors through neighborhoods of quaint brick streets, historic homes, and residential gardens of blooming azaleas, dogwoods and tulips. . Included are two marked routes, the Lindsey Trail and the Dobbs Trail.

The next Azalea Trail will be held from March 22 - April 8, 2024.ea

Rose Festival

The rose industry has been a major industry in the Tyler area for decades. Showcasing the industry each year is the Texas Rose Festival and parade. The first Tyler Rose Festival was organized by Tyler Garden Club members, local rose growers and the Chamber of Commerce in October 1933 to showcase the importance of the rose industry to Tyler.

The 90th Texas Rose Festival will be held in Tyler on October 19-22, 2023 in Tyler.

Rose Garden

Established in 1952, the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the nation's largest rose garden, spanning 14 acres.

The gardens include over 38,000 rose bushes and over 600 different varieties, as well as reflecting pools, walkways and fountains. The gardens are a popular destination for both local residents and for visitors. d

Lakes

In the Piney Woods Section of East Texas, there are over 30 lakes offering a variety of outdoor sports for vacations or weekends, including Lake Fork and Toledo Bend.

Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East, situated adjacent to each other and connected via a canal, are located just east of Tyler, while Lake Palestine lies to the southwest.ale

Museums

Tyler's lifestyle has the characteristics, feel, benefits and safety of a small town, but also has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the advantages of a variety of arts and cultural activities including a diverse choice of museums.

Enjoy the Museum of Art, Rose Museum, Goodman-LeGrand Home, the Depot Museum, the American Freedom Museum, an active aviation museum and others.

Outdoor Recreation

Tyler has a wide range of places to see and things to do year-round. Tyler's mild climate provides an ideal environment for outdoor activities and recreation. Enjoy lakes, boats, fishing, water parks, baseball fields, golf and much more!

Trails & Parks

The Tyler area offers a number of recreational trails and parks for walking, biking or strolling, located in the center of the city and in outlying areas. Enjoy the Rose Rudman Trail, Legacy Trails and many others!

Downtown

Downtown Tyler features numerous historical structures, government buildings and a revived business district and nightlife. The Tyler Visitor’s Center is located in the Plaza Tower in the heart of Downtown Tyler at 110 N. College Avenue, Suite 105.

Hotels

Tyler offers a variety of hotels, motels, inns, extended-stay suites, RV parks, and other accommodations situated near the major tourist, business, shopping, and medical centers of the city.

Bed & Breakfasts and boutique hotels around the Tyler area offer exceptional amenities and services. This site provides hotel listings, maps and hotel reviews. e

Restaurants

Tyler offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, grills and other dining venues, from small local eateries to national chain restaurants to food trucks.

Enjoy our Tyler restaurant reviews, and information on new restaurants opening in the Tyler area including Abuelo's, Texas de Brazil, Freebirds World Burrito, Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Chuy's, Chipotle, Walk-On's Bistreaux, and others.Di

Shopping

Tyler has a diverse selection of shopping opportunities and venues, from regional shopping centers with local and national merchants to small locally-owned boutiques.

It is the largest retail center in East Texas, and the largest between Dallas and Shreveport. One of Tyler's major retail shopping corridors is along South Broadway including the new Village at Cumberland Park.Sho

Maps

Included on this site are several maps of the Tyler, Texas metropolitan area, from sources such as Google, Smith County, the Smith County Appraisal District SCAD, and the University of Texas at Austin.

Also provided is an interactive map of the the Tyler area showing live traffic conditions and delays. aps »

Getting Around

Tyler is located in the geographical area of East Texas known as the "Piney Woods", about half-way between Dallas and Shreveport, and just south of the I-20 corridor.

U.S. 69 is the major north-south route through the city while Toll Loop 49 provides westbound access to I-20. U.S. 271 provides access to I-20 heading east to Shreveport.»

Pounds Airport

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (airport code TYR) is a state-of-the-art airport providing jet service to cities worldwide via connections to DFW Airport.

This modern airport features on-site parking, rental car facilities and easy access from Tyler and East Texas. Flights are provided by American Eagle. t