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Located in the rolling hills of East Texas in Smith County mid-way between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler has a wide range of appeal, and things to do in the city, and on short trips.
Tyler has convenient access to area lakes that provide boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, and other recreational possibilities.
 The days are clear and cool ... time for fall foliage in Tyler and East Texas! |
Tyler State Park, a short drive north of the city, provides overnight camping venues, mountain biking, picnicking, hiking and more. In addition, Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler provide opportunities for boating, skiing and fishing.
From world-class golf courses, walking trails, cultural attractions, state parks, festivals, antique shopping, fall motoring and art museums, Tyler and the East Texas area has something
for everyone.
The fall in Tyler and surrounding area is alive with vibrant fall foliage, and a great time to drive the back roads, and side roads. Interesting day trips in several directions make great side adventures:
Jacksonville - to the south of Tyler on U.S. 69
Love's Lookout - beautiful 30-mile vista to the East
Edom -
festivals, potters, artists, garden centers, restaurants
Canton - site of the famous First Monday Trade Days each month
Gladewater - antique capitol of East Texas
Longview - historic buildings, shopping, restaurants
Marshall - Marshall Pottery, Railroad Museum, more
Kilgore - East Texas Oil Museum, Kilgore College, more
Joinerville - learn and see first hand the places where the famous East Texas Oil Field were discovered
Brenham - College Station - Blue Bell Creamery, Antique Rose Emporium, Bluebonnet Trails, Bed and Breakfasts, vineyards, George Bush Presidential Library, Texas A&M University, more
Lake Tyler - swimming, boating, fishing, skiing close-in to Tyler
Lake Palestine - boating, fishing, swimming, marinas, waterfront restaurants
Toledo Bend Reservoir - boating, fishing, swimming, marinas, hiking, camping, golf, resorts, restaurants
First
Monday Trade Days (Canton)
East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park (Grand Saline)
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Texas Backroads, Highways and Byways
Drives
Around Tyler
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Texas Tourism Association
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Texas Historical Association
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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