- 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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Chronicling the history of the Texas Rose Festival, Tyler Rose Museum contains exhibits with memorabilia and artifacts. The museum covers the festival's history from its origins in 1933 until present day.
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1600 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
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The Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store has large dioramas of over 450 animals featuring African and North American animals. The country store is set up to look like a 1920s general store.
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The public can tour the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum that sits on nine-acres. The home was originally constructed as a Greek Revival four room cottage, and has undergone four major revisions to become the home of a Civil War Museum, and space for public receptions, recitals, and meetings.
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At the Tyler Rose Garden, visitors can see over 30,000 roses from over 450 varieties in the gardens. Visitors can roam on paths through the Heritage rose, IDEA, camellia, and meditation gardens.
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A scenic neighborhood of old homes dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, the Azalea Residential Historic District is a tourist destination for those interested in architecture of the period. It also hosts the annual Azalea Festival.
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2000 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75701
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Activities allowed on the Rose Rudman Recreational Trail include walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking. In addition to the main trail itself, the surrounding park area has a picnic area and pavilion.
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Artifacts, memorabilia, and pictures can all be seen at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum. The museum includes the famous 'Bragg Train Collection' of Lionel Electric Trains that has over 200 engines and 1600 cars.
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A live performance theater in Downtown Tyler, Liberty Hall schedules numerous plays, films and shows throughout the year. Community-oriented, it is a popular venue for school concerts and other local events.
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Built in 1878, the McClendon House has a deep history. Opened to the public over 100 years later in 1988, after having been refurbished and updated from fire damage and age, the gorgeous Victorian Era home stands to preserve the McClendon name, their heritage and the history of Tyler.
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Camp Ford was the largest confederate Civil War camp west of the Mississippi River. Visitors can view a kiosk with historical information, walk along a trail with interpretative signage, eat in a picnic area, and see a cabin.