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Tyler, situated about half-way between Dallas and Shreveport, is the largest retail, medical, and business center in East Texas. It is also the Rose Capital of America and the location of the Tyler Rose Garden, the nation's largest municipal rose garden. Featured below are highlights of Tyler, and a few of the many popular features on our website for residents and visitors alike.
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Named for President John Tyler, the city was established
on April 11, 1846 by the Texas Legislature, and designated it the seat of Smith County. A site was selected for the new town
at the center of the county. more |
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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. more |
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Situated in the growing East Texas region, Tyler is the seat of Smith County. The City of Tyler operates using the Mayor-Council-Manager form of local government. more |
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Tyler's population is now 96,900, and the elevation is about 544 feet. View our special section on Tyler vital statistics such as elevation, coordinates, population, zip codes, area code, and climate. more |
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Even in difficult economic times, Tyler's diverse economy remains robust with its base in the manufacturing, retail, oil & gas, education, rose, nursery, and health care industries. more |
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The East Texas area supports a large number of oilfield jobs and energy careers in the petrochemical, natural gas, drilling and refining business sectors. more |
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East Texas is blessed with an abundance of lakes, including Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler and East Lake Tyler in the immediate area, and other lakes like Toledo Bend Reservoir in easy driving distance. more |
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From azaleas to zoos, Tyler features a
variety of things to do for the entire family! Tyler has attractions to visit year-round plus events such as the Tyler Azalea Trail and the Texas Rose Festival. more |
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Tyler has an excellent, solid transportation infrastructure which equates to short, easy commuting times and experiences with inner Loop 323 and the new Toll Loop 49. more |
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Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (airport code TYR) is a state-of-the-art airport providing jet service to cities worldwide via connections in Dallas DFW and Houston Intercontinental Airport. more |
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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. more |
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Tyler offers a variety of hotels, motels, inns, extended-stay suites, B&Bs, RV parks, and other accommodations situated near the major tourist, business, shopping, and medical centers of the city. more |
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Dining in Tyler is a pleasure, with a wide spectrum of cuisine choices and restaurants, cafes, and grills, from small local eateries to national chain restaurants. more |
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Tyler is the largest retail center in East Texas, and the largest between Dallas and Shreveport. Most retail shops and the Tyler mall are located along South Broadway Avenue - great shopping in Tyler! more |
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Pictures tell a thousand words! On this site we feature dozens of photos taken in and around Tyler. Don't miss our gallery of downtown photos, Rose Garden, East Texas birds, butterflies and area towns. more |
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A highly-rated series of public and private schools offer a variety of educational options in the Tyler area. Three institutions of higher education provide education to thousands. more |
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In addition to Tyler, we feature sections on about 40 other East Texas communities, attractions, hotels and other regional information. From Athens to Edom, from Lindale to Rusk, enjoy your trip! more |
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