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Welcome to Tyler, heart of East Texas in the Lone Star State, at the center of Smith County!
 Cowan Center, Tyler Texas |
Located in the rolling hills of East Texas in Smith County mid-way between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler has a wide range of appeal.
Tyler's lifestyle is cosmopolitan, yet has the feel, benefits and security of a small town.
It offers benefits such as the East Texas Symphony
Orchestra and a variety of plays and musicals, at various venues including the renown Cowan Center located on the campus of the University of Texas at Tyler.
The highly-respected Tyler
Museum of Art showcases both permanent, rotating and visiting collections.
The Museum is currently engaged in the design of a much larger facility.
It also the home of the CESSE Planetarium, on the campus of Tyler Junior College. The Caldwell
Zoo is well known and highly respected for its collection and educational opportunities.
Tyler is the ideal location for young professional families.
The area has also become a popular retirement destination with its close proximity to lakes, golfing, shopping, and medical facilities coupled with a warm climate and low cost of living.
 We enjoyed picking from the bountiful crop
at Blueberry Hill Farms in Edom, Texas
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Tyler also offers a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables from a number of area farms and farmer's markets. We regularly pick our own at the Rozell Peach Farm just northwest of Tyler, the Blueberry Hills Farms in Edom, and the Tyler Berry Farm.
For more about East Texas farms where you can pick your own, we recommend a visit to PickYourOwn.org.
From education to world-class golf courses, walking trails, cultural attractions, worship opportunities, fine dining, and art museums, Tyler has something
for everyone!
And if you are new to the Lone Star State, visit our Waltz Across Texas site for a quick overview of facts and photos about Texas!
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