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Side Trips from Tyler

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 road trips.

Tyler has convenient access to area lakes that provide boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, and other recreational possibilities.

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.

Day Trips from Tyler

Route 66 Road Trip Website

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, home of the annual Tomato Fest

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, balloon fest, restaurants

Marshall - Railroad Museum, Christmas Trail of Lights, more

Kilgore - East Texas Oil Museum, Kilgore College, more

Joinerville - see first-hand the places where the famous East Texas Oil Field were discovered

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

East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park (Grand Saline)

Jefferson Texas Bed and Breakfast