Things to Do with Kids in Tyler, TX

  • TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Tyler, Texas.
  • From Caldwell Zoo to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, the Tyler area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Zoos, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • Named after President John Tyler, Tyler, TX is about 100 miles from Dallas and has a population of over 107,000 people. Known as 'The Rose Capital of the World,' Tyler is home to America's largest rose garden and processes many rosebushes throughout the year. Popular points of interest include the Caldwell Zoo, HGTV Dream Home, and Tyler State Park.
  • TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Tyler, Texas.
  • From Caldwell Zoo to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, the Tyler area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Zoos, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • Named after President John Tyler, Tyler, TX is about 100 miles from Dallas and has a population of over 107,000 people. Known as 'The Rose Capital of the World,' Tyler is home to America's largest rose garden and processes many rosebushes throughout the year. Popular points of interest include the Caldwell Zoo, HGTV Dream Home, and Tyler State Park.
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Visitors can view big cats in a natural setting with trees, grass, and room to run while embarking on a self-guided tour
1.9 Miles
93% 538 votes
Zoos 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Caldwell Zoo can see animals in the African Savanna, North America, South America, African Aquariums, and North American Herpetarium, and Wild Bird Walkabout exhibits. The zoo had the largest African elephant in North America, and was home to the first cheetah club conceived through artificial i…
12.1 Miles
87% 185 votes
Zoos 17544 Hwy 14, Tyler, TX 75706 MoreLess Info
Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge has 50 big cats including mountain lions, leopards, tigers, lions, bobcats. The staff at the facility gives tours of the facility in hopes to encourage conservation efforts.
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Children's Museums 308 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
The three exhibits, Discovery Landing, Hometown, USA and Discovery Zone, are aimed to get families interacting with science and the world around them at the Discovery Science Place. The center also hosts school vacation camps.
3.2 Miles
15% 13 votes
Bowling 2311 East Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
Located in Tyler, Texas, the Green Acres Bowl provides league play at an affordable price. The bowling alley, which is open 7 days a week, is a non-smoking albeit e-cig friendly facility.
9.1 Miles
92% 240 votes
National & State Parks 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706 MoreLess Info
People can camp at Tyler State Park, and participate in a number of outdoor activities including birding, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming. The park also has boats to rent year round.
5.8 Miles
95% 61 votes
Aviation Museums 150 Airport Drive, Box 2-7, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum has several vintage aircraft that can be viewed including F-105D Thunderchief, F-111 Aardvark, FJ-4 Fury, Czech L-29 Delfin trainer, Russian Mig-17F, T-33 Shooting Star. Many of the planes are on loan from the Naval Aviation Museum.
1.3 Miles
97% 32 votes
Parks 2000 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
Faulkner Park, open seven days a week, provides a number of outdoor recreational activities to choose from. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the pavilion, take the kiddos to the playground, or play a game of tennis or baseball. A fishing pond is also available.
1.6 Miles
91% 32 votes
Science Museums 1400 East Fifth Street, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
The Center for Earth and Space Education features a 40-foot spitz NanoSeam domed theater planetarium, along with real time NASA screen exhibits. The center also features changing exhibits in other areas of science.
4.1 Miles
95% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 5201 S Broadway Ave #170, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
The latest movies and special holiday/seasonal films can be viewed at Times Square Cinema in Tyler. While watching a movie, guests can also enjoy concessions such as popcorn, candy, ice cream and beverages.
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82% 11 votes
Haunted Tours 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
Jericho's Tours of Tyler is an excursion company that offers tours of museums, historic homes, shopping spots, dining areas, and haunted places. The tours span a couple of hours to a full day in length.
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