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TYLER. Architecture aficionados will want to schedule a visit to this historic home (1878), one of East Texas's best remaining examples of Eastlake Bracketed Victorian architecture. The home, restored by Tyler citizens in the early 1980s, has been furnished with authentic, 19th-century antiques, many of them original to the home. Knowledgeable docents provide guided tours of the home and grounds by appointment only.
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Caldwell Zoo
2203 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX 75702 · 903-593-0121
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TYLER. This beautiful, 85-acre compound – a gift to the people of Tyler by D.K. and Lottie Caldwell – is home to more than 2000 animals from around the world, including some from endangered or threatened species. Among Caldwell Zoo's more popular residents are an African elephant, a giraffe, Attwater's prairie chickens, a black rhinoceros, and a Nile crocodile. A great (and admission-free) way to spend an afternoon with the kids!
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BULLARD. Located south of Tyler, near Teaselville, this antebellum plantation was completed by Colonel John Dewberry, a native Georgian who earned fame during the War of 1812. The main home, Myrtle Vale, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is noteworthy for being the only two-level home from pre-Civil War years still standing in Texas. The home's grounds were once the stomping ground of Native Americans and served as a campground for soldiers commissioned by the Republic of Texas during its war with the Cherokee.
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TYLER. Ready for an excitement-filled afternoon of family-friendly exhibits and activities? Be sure to slate Tyler's Discovery Science Place at the top of your "to-do" list. With displays like the realistic Honey Bee Hive, the Magic School Bus, and Kids TV, the center offers kids of all ages plenty of stimulation. In addition, it features a variety of temporary exhibits intended to entertain and educate, including ones that focus on building basics and ones that emphasize the colorful history of the Lone Star State.
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TYLER. Honoring military pilots from all generations, HAAM gives particular focus to the intrepid veterans of the 1st and 2nd World Wars. The museum's several thousand square feet of display space houses unique collections of aviation memorabilia, historic photos, and documents, most of which were donated by private citizens. In addition, the hangar is home to historic military and civilian aircraft, including a Russian MiG.
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TYLER. This downtown museum falls under the auspices of the Smith County Historical Society, which dedicates itself to preserving historical items, documents, and photographs relating to the Tyler area. Among the museum's more noteworthy holdings are artifacts from native Caddo Indians and from Camp Ford, a Civil War-era POW camp. Guided tours available for groups.
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TYLER. East Texas as a habitat for tigers and other large felines that have been abused or displaced? You bet! At the Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, big cats from around the world – including endangered species like Bengal tigers and African lions – find refuge and safe haven. Guests to the park may participate in the "Adopt-a-Cub" or "Adopt-a-Tiger" programs. Guided tours of the park are available too.
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TYLER. Tyler, Texas, didn't earn the title of "Rose Capitol" for no reason, as this lovely garden (billed as one of the largest of its kind) no doubt proves. Spanning some 14 acres, Municipal Rose Garden springs to life in May and is afire with myriad colors until the fall. Highlights include the Heritage Rose and Sensory Garden, which features more than 30 types of 19th-century garden roses. Guests should also take time to stop by the Tyler Rose Museum, which chronicles the city's widely popular Rose Festival and features antiques and oddities from the Tyler of days gone by.
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TYLER. When this impressive facility was conceived in the 1950s, no art museum existed within 100 miles of Tyler. Even then, it was some 20 years later until the museum opened its doors – in a small facility located in the old Jamie T. Smith home. In subsequent years, the museum grew and eventually found itself in its current, modernesque digs on the tree-lined campus of Tyler Junior College. Today, the museum's surprisingly broad collection of original 19th and 20th century artwork is perennially well received, and the facility hosts several temporary exhibits each year that focus on both regional and international artists.
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TYLER. Spreading across nearly 1000 acres, this segment of the Texas State Park System offers a wide range of recreational pursuits. The park's lovely, spring-fed lake is a favorite with sailboaters, swimmers, and canoers, and the pineywoods surrounding the lake are crossed by numerous trails, ideal for bird-watching or an afternoon hike. Anglers, meanwhile, may take on the perch, bass, and crappie that populate the 64-acre lake.
You want only quality attractions and activities to occupy your leisure hours. To that end, we've researched a diverse list of options, ruled out the wastes of time, and delivered only the 10Best. We provide detailed information about historical sites, theme parks, sporting events, and city sights that you won't want to miss. Peruse our lists, see what grabs your fancy, and then head out for some personal time!
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