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Tyler has a wide range of places to see and things to do year-round for kids and teens, plus seasonal events such as the Tyler Azalea Trail in March and the Texas Rose Festival in October. From movie theaters to water parks, from zoos to camping, Tyler has it all! Movie Theaters in Tyler TexasHollywood Theaters - 1250 Loop 323 South SW, Tyler - (903) 592-7000 Times Square Cinema - 5201 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler - (903) 581-1818 Carmike Cinema - 7415 South Broadway Ave, Tyler - (903) 939-8258
Places for Fun and Learning Caldwell Zoo - an 85-acre regionallly-recognized zoo containing more than 2,000 animals representing 250 species from East Africa, North America, and South America. Fire Mountain Amusements - On Highway 155 southwest of Tyler, about one mile past Grande Blvd - go-karts, bumper boats, video arcade, miniature golf. Phone 903.561.2670 Wired ZiptheUSA - WIRED is a unique, state of the art zip line and challenge course located ½ mile south of Interstate 20 on Hwy. 19 directly across from Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. Putt-Putt Golf Course - a classic miniature course on 2311 E Southeast Loop 323, Tyler - (903) 561-7750
Pine Cove Christian Camps - large multi-venue camping on the shores of Lake Palestine, both summer and year-round East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park - Grand Saline Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari Park Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge - north of Tyler, and just north of Tyler State Park, at 17552 FM 14. Home to over 40 rescued big cats. (903) 858-1008 Kilgore - East Texas Oil Museum, Kilgore College, more Athens - State Fish Hatchery Rusk - ride the Texas State Railroad to Palestine, and back ... Texas State Railroad Grand Saline - stop and lick the Salt Palace! Water Parks, Swimming and CampingWater Park at the Villages - southwest of Tyler, on Lake Palestine - (903) 534-8400 Faulkner Park - Cumberland Road at South Broadway - tennis, sprayground, fishing pond, baseball fields, hiking trails, nature trails Municipal swimming pools - operated by the City of Tyler Camp Tyler - an outdoor learning center located on 350 acres on Lake Tyler, opened in 1949. The camp provides physical, education, and social resources for the children of East Texas. Tyler State Park - just north of Tyler. This beautiful 985 acre park in the rolling hills features a 64 acre lake, campgrounds, hiking trails, pavillions, cabins, mountain biking, nature studies, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, bike boats, jon boats, park store and much more. Tyler State Park is located 2 miles north of Interstate 20 on FM 14 north of Tyler on Park Road 16. Phone (903) 597-5338 Splash Kingdom Water Park - near Canton on Interstate 20 Museums of Interest to Children
A great place for children or school groups is a tour of Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store on Old Jacksonville Highway at Loop 323, and the Discovery Science Place downtown. The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum is a large regional aviation museum located at Tyler's Pounds Regional Airport, in the old passenger terminal building. It includes a gift shop and library, a multimedia theater room, and provides a variety of educational programs. The new American Freedom Museum is located just a few blocks from downtown Bullard on the Brookhill School campus. The Museum contains 15,000 sq.ft. of galleries showcasing a collection of over 600 artifacts and documents about our nation’s history. 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 such as Toledo Bend Reservoir in easy driving distance. Other Places and Events for the Kids ... and Adults Too! Texas Rose Festival (October) & the Tyler Rose Museum East Texas State Fair (September) For More Information For more information, we highly recommend you contact the Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau which offers detailed information on Tyler attractions and events. The Children's Park, Tyler Texas
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