Weekend Road Trip Guide
Want to getaway for a weekend? Home to perfectly prepared barbecue, stunning natural beauty, and classic southern hospitality, Tyler is a must stop on a Texas road trip.
Day Trip Destination: Tyler, Texas
Let us help you plan a day trip to Tyler, Texas! We’ll teach you how to dine, shop, and live like a local in this charming East Texas town.
Art Alley
Art Alley is a space for local artists to collectively display their talents and reactivate a connective alley in Downtown Tyler.
Downtown Visitor Center Boutique Shop
The Visitor Center is located in the Plaza Tower in the heart of Downtown Tyler and includes a boutique shop filled with shirts, hats, mugs, and lots of merchandise to show your love for Tyler, Texas.
Downtown Visitor Center
Located in the Plaza Tower in the heart of Downtown Tyler, the Visitor Center includes an information center, retail shop, podcast studio, and artwork from local artists.
Paleteria Polar
Ice cream shop full of Mexican flavor and fresh fruit.
W.T. Brookshire Conference Center
Now Open
Roma’s Italian Kitchen
Classic Italian food freshly prepared and deliciously served in an authentic setting.
Texas Taco
Authentic street tacos in East Texas.
Krazy Cajun Kitchen & Market
Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, authentic cajun market items, and more!
Great Harvest Bread
Your neighborhood, family-owned bakery, cafe, and coffeehouse.
Manny’s Tex-Mex Cafe
Combining fresh ingredients to bring you delicious combinations of Tex-Mex cuisine.
Where to Stay, Eat, & Retreat in East Texas
Now is the time for a getaway to East Texas. Check out a few ideas for your next adventure in the Pineywoods from Texas Monthly writer, Diana Spechler.
15 of the Coolest Patios in Tyler
It’s the season for patio dining in Tyler! Check out some of our favorite places to dine outdoors.
Rose City Strong
This annual spring event has been described as a floral wonderland and a photographer’s paradise.
The Spud Station
Loaded gourmet baked potato
C Rojo’s Mobile Cuisine
Authentic Mexican dishes with a little Island Twist
Poke In Da Eye BBQ
A family owned and operated restaurant serving up Championship Award Winning BBQ & Catering.
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What About Kabob & His Gyros
Serving up the best Greek Food ever. Gyros, pitas, hummus, falafel, kabobs, and more.