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Tyler has a wide range of attractions to visit year-round for residents and tourists traveling to Tyler. Tyler Planetarium at TJC The new planetarium at Tyler Junior College has become a "don't miss" Tyler attraction.
The planetarium features exhibits such as "Great Balls of Fire", shows like "Cosmic Collisions", and the 1,500 pound Brenham meteorite now on display. more on Center for Earth & Space Science Education (CESSE) Planetarium Tyler Rose Garden and Texas Rose Festival Tyler, the Rose Capital of America, is home to the Tyler Rose Garden, the nation's largest municipal rose garden, listed in Livability's top 10 most inspiring gardens in the USA. Tyler is also the site of the annual Texas Rose Festival. Caldwell Zoo Caldwell Zoo began in 1938 as a backyard menagerie of squirrels and parrots for schoolchildren. Those simple beginnings have evolved into an 85-acre regionallly-recognized zoo containing more than 2,000 animals representing 250 species from East Africa, North America, and South America.
The zoo includes a children's petting pen, two aquariums, picnic areas, a café that overlooks an African savannah and gift shops with original African items. Habitats and exhibits include:
more information on the Caldwell Zoo Seasonal Events
Several major seasonal events are scheduled each year in Tyler, such as the Tyler Azalea Trail in March and the Texas Rose Festival in October. It also hosts events such as car shows, the annual Firefighters Challenge, home & garden shows, the East Texas State Fair, the Four Winds Renaissance Faire, Cattle Barons Gala, TABA Parade of Homes, golf tournaments, concerts at Liberty Hall and the Cowan Center, shows at the Oil Palace, and others. In addition, there are several art shows and sidewalk festivals in the downtown area through the year, including the popular Festival on the Square.
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. Tyler for Kids When traveling to Tyler with kids or school groups, tour Brookshire's Museum & Country Store and the Discovery Science Place. more for kids .. Other popular tourist destinations and attractions in the area include:
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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