Tyler, the REAL Rose of Texas! Located in beautiful east Texas, Tyler is the perfect choice for your next vacation. From the world famous Tyler Rose Garden and Azalea-coated neighborhoods to championship golf courses, antique districts and nationally registered museums and historic districts, Tyler offers a uniquely stress free getaway.

Located 90 miles east of Dallas on Interstate Highway 20, the city of Tyler lies within a short distance of several lakes and surrounding woodlands. Tyler has a variety of museums, historic homes, a nationally recognized zoo and symphony. The city has 26 parks, 22 area sporting lakes, 66 tennis courts, 26 baseball fields, 15 soccer fields, and 9 golf courses. There are more than 250 restaurants, 2,200 hotel rooms and countless shops and antiques for the serious shopper.

Each spring enjoy mile after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers that you have to see to believe during the annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail. The breathtaking beauty of our Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland and a photographer's paradise.

In the fall, Tyler celebrates the rose with the annual Texas Rose Festival. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events including the Queen's Coronation, the Rose Show, the Queen's Tea, the Rose Parade and more. All of these events are amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent.

The Bonner-Whitaker McClendon House : One of the finest examples of Eastlake Bracketed Victorian Architecture remaining in East Texas. Guided Tours depicting Tyler's political, cultural history from post-Civil War. Birthplace of noted Washington D.C. news correspondent, Sarah McClendon. Also available for weddings and parties.

Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store : Features over 250 mounted examples of wildlife and a replica 1920's grocery store.

Camp Ford : A historical marker identifies the largest prisoner of war compound used for union troops west of the Mississippi during the Civil War. Between July 1863 and 1865, over 5,500 union prisoners were held there. Walking trails and interpretive exhibits help you relive this time in American history.

Caldwell Zoo : 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.

Tyler Rose Museum : A spectacular display of memorabilia and items related to Tyler's rose-growing industry and the Texas Rose Festival.

Tyler Civic Ballet : Tyler Civic Ballet is made up of 20 local dancers from East Texas aging from 11 to 20. The purpose of the Tyler Civic Ballet is to provide opportunities for both dancers and East Texas audiences to experience the fine art of dance at the highest possible quality. This is accomplished through classroom instruction, special workshops, and reasonably-priced performances. Tyler Civic Ballet helps provide scholarship assistance to deserving dancers for advanced studies.