About Tyler
Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Outdoor buffs enjoy crystal-clear lakes, challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds that offer fishing, picnicking, paddle-boating and hike and bike trails. For those who prefer refined culture, Tyler’s exciting Broadway and ballet performances, symphony concerts, world-class art museums and wonderful cuisine are sure to please any palate!
Children of all ages love Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place and Hudnall Planetarium. Special events throughout the year include the Texas Rose Festival, Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, Festival on the Square and Movies Under the Stars in Bergfeld Park. We invite you to treat yourself to Tyler for a few days or a lifetime!
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CALDWELL ZOO |
 | PHONE: (903) 593-0121
| | | | More than 2000 animals from 250 species from Africa, North and South America live in natural habitats at the 85-acre park. 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. The zoo also has seasonal presentations including: a bird show, alligator feedings, giraffe feedings, and elephant demonstrations. | |
| CHEROKEE TRACE DRIVE THRU SAFARI PARK |
 | PHONE: (903) 683-3322
| | | | Nestled in the lush piney woods of East Texas, Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari Park is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals. These amazing animals thrive in an open habitat similar to their native territory. Enjoy a leisurely, self-guided drive through the hills and open savanna of the 300 acre preserve. From the comfort of your own vehicle, observe, feed and photograph these beautiful creatures. | |
| THE DISCOVERY SCIENCE PLACE |
 | PHONE: (903) 533-8011
| | | | Hands-on family fun for kids of all ages. View bats in the bat cave, trigger an earthquake into motion under your feet, snake your way through mysterious tunnels and explore the depths of a limestone cavern. Investigate the bones of "Big Ethel", the triceratops dinosaur. The Discovery Science Place offers three exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move around and explore. So, come be a kid again! | |
| FIRE MOUNTAIN AMUSEMENTS |
 | PHONE: (903) 561-2670
| | | | Great Fun for the entire family! Featuring: Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Video & Redemption Arcade and Miniature Golf. FREE Admission - Rides & Attractions Individually Priced | |
| THE TEXAS STATE RAILROAD |
 | PHONE: (888) 987-2461
| | | | This historic train offers both steam and diesel excursions that travel through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of East Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound. Passengers may board excursion trains at either the Rusk (Park Road 70, Hwy 84 East, Palestine, TX) or Palestine (Park Road 76, Hwy 84 East, Palestine, TX) depots where southern hospitality is the norm | |
| TYLER SKATEPLEX |
 | PHONE: (903) 939-3330
| | | | Tyler Skateplex has the largest skating floor in the country. Over 22,000 square feet of maple and an additional 6,000 square feet skate park gives skaters over 28,000 sq ft to skate on. The rink itself is nearly 1 acre under roof. | |
