Tyler Public Library
Provides materials and resources for lifelong enrichment and education, universal literacy, and informed decision-making.
Caldwell Zoo
This 85-acre park has more than 2000 animals from 250 species from Africa, North and South America.
Azalea History
History of the azalea in Tyler, Texas, from it’s introduction in 1929 by one of the city’s earlier nurserymen.
LeGrand Rose Garden
Many large shade trees, beautiful azaleas and roses, and benches to rest and enjoy the beautiful setting.
Tyler Municipal Rose Garden
World-famous Rose Garden featuring 14 acres, thousands of rose bushes and more than 200 varieties of roses. FREE ADMISSION!
Half Mile of History
Outdoor loop surrounding the downtown square; stone plaques commemorate significant people, places, or events.
Tyler Museum of Art
On TJC campus in award-winning structure by architect E. Davis Wilcox, permanent collection includes Texas artists.
Tyler Rose Museum
Texas Rose Festival history and memorabilia featuring fabulous costumes and items acquired since the first festival in 1933.
TJC Earth & Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium
Home to the first 40’ Spitz nano-seam domed theatre in East Texas, features an immersive, full-dome video experience.
Smith County Historical Society
Dedicated to discovering, collecting and preserving data, records, and other items relating to the history of Smith County.
Gallery Main Street
Features exhibits on a rotational basis; cornerstone of the growing downtown arts scene. FREE ADMISSION!
Discovery Science Place
Hands-on family fun for kids of all ages, offering three exhibit halls for kids to explore.
Cotton Belt Depot
Built in 1905, the depot has memorabilia, model trains, & operating layouts. FREE ADMISSION!
Camp Ford
The largest Confederate Prisoner of War Camp west of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War.
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Local military museum featuring real military aircraft, historical memorabilia, hands-on exhibits, and a real flight simulator.
American Freedom Museum
15,000 square feet of galleries containing an amazing collection of over 600 artifacts and documents.
Goodman Museum
Brings the past to life with original furnishings, photographs and memorabilia dating from the mid-1800′s. FREE Admission!
Roseland Plantation
The charming elegance of the Old South is living again in Eastern Van Zandt County, just outside of Tyler.
McClendon House
One of the finest examples of Eastlake Bracketed Victorian Architecture remaining in East Texas.
Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse
Rustic log-cabin eatery with a creekside patio for American eats from famed BBQ to grilled salmon.