| Tyler Rose Museum - Known as the "Rose Capital of the Nation," Tyler, Texas is absolutely famous for its roses. From late April until the first frost, the gardens at the Tyler Rose Museum explode with color when the nearly 40,000 rose bushes bloom. You'll see approximately 500 varieties of roses when you visit, plus the attractions of the museum itself. If you happen to visit in late October, be sure to catch the beauty of the annual Rose Festival. In the spring, between mid March and April 1, you can follow the stunning Azalea Trail for blooms of a different sort. Rose lovers certainly won't want to miss a stop in Tyler! |
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| Caldwell Zoo - Located in Tyler, Texas, the Caldwell Zoo is an incredible place to spend the day. With children's classes, day camps, and special activities like the scavenger hunts and Zooper Day, the entire family will find plenty to enjoy. You can welcome the new baby giraffe, see the black-footed penguins playing in the water, or go on a Wild Bird Walkabout in the aviary that's filled with parakeets and cockatiels. Feed sticks of millet to the birds or head out to the grasslands to see the lions, yaks, and antelope. The zoo is open every day except holidays. This is a great place to celebrate a birthday or get-together. |
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| Tyler Museum of Art - From folk art to paintings by the great Texas masters, the Tyler Museum of Art has it all. With their rotating exhibitions, superb collection, and dedication to their lively kids' programs, this museum stands head and shoulders above the rest. You'll see paintings, photographs, sculpture, and prints by great Texas artists like Vernon Fisher, James Surls, Ancel E. Nunn, Terry Allen, Skeet McAuley, and Keith Carter. See colorful, dramatic prints by leading American artists including Alexander Calder, Alex Katz, James Brooks, Philip Guston, Fairfield Porter, and Red Grooms. After your tour, you can relax in the cafe or find unique gifts in the museum gift shop. |
Tyler Museum of Art
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| Texas State Railroad - Operating since 1896, this historic railroad still carries passengers through the pineywoods and hardwood creek bottoms of beautiful East Texas. To make the trip, visit the turn-of-the-century style train stations in either Rusk or Palestine, then get your ticket for a 1.5 hour ride on the old-fashioned steam train. You'll cross the Neches River on your journey along with other scenic sites. Because the Texas State Railroad is one of the few historic railways to operate two steam engines each day, you'll have the unusual treat of seeing the engines switch and then pass one another. Enjoy lunch or shopping, then hop back on the train for a relaxing ride home. |
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