Tyler, United States
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Alternative names: Founded: 1846 (178 years ago)Population: 103.7 thous.Area: 57.14 mi²Elevation: 587 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°19'57"N, 95°18'1"W
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Tyler Top Attractions

Tyler Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tyler offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Caldwell Zoo, The Oil Palace, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Discovery Science Place. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • caldwell zoo tyler
    Outdoor activities • Park • Zoo

    Caldwell Zoo

    The Caldwell Zoo is an 85-acre zoo located in the city of Tyler, Texas. It features animals from all over the world. The Caldwell Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

  • the oil palace tyler
    Arenas and stadiums • Concert hall • Sport venue

    The Oil Palace

    The Oil Palace is a 6,960-seat multi-purpose arena located on Texas State Highway 64 just outside the eastern city limits of Tyler, Texas.

  • cathedral of the immaculate conception tyler
    Church • Spanish colonial revival architecture

    Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

    The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Tyler, Texas, United States. It is the seat and principal church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler.

  • discovery science place tyler
    Museum • Children's museum • Science museum

    Discovery Science Place

    The Discovery Science Place is a children's science museum located in Tyler, in the U.S. state of Texas. The museum is housed in an old car dealership and has been in service to the community since 1993.

  • liberty hall tyler
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Theater

    Liberty Hall

    Liberty Hall is a downtown theater operated by the city of Tyler, Texas, in conjunction with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. The venue offers live music, comedy and revivals of classic films for the East Texas region. It was refurbished in 2011, and began shows in September, 2011. The theatre seats approximately 300 people.

  • tyler state park
    State park • Park • Regional park

    Tyler State Park

    Tyler State Park is a state park north of Tyler, Texas. It is 985.5 acres in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre lake.

  • whitaker mcclendon house tyler
    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Whitaker-McClendon House

    The Whitaker–McClendon House is a living history museum in Tyler, Texas, United States. The house is also known as the McClendon House, and the Bonner–Whitaker–McClendon House. White House correspondent Sarah McClendon was born and raised in this house.

  • goodman legrand house tyler
    Museum • History museum

    Goodman-LeGrand House

    The Goodman–LeGrand house and museum is located at 624 North Broadway, in the city of Tyler, county of Smith in the U.S. state of Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Smith County in 1976, and has been a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark since 1962.

  • carnegie public library tyler
    Museum • Downtown Tyler

    Carnegie Public Library

    The Smith County Historical Society, housed in the Carnegie Library, is located at 125 S. College Street in the city of Tyler, Smith County, Texas, U.S. It was built in 1904 as the Carnegie Public Library, and added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Smith County, Texas in 1979.

  • the childrens park of tyler
    32°20'22"N • 95°18'0"W

    The Children's Park of Tyler

    Park

  • green acres baptist church tyler
    Performing arts • Church

    Green Acres Baptist Church

    Green Acres Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church located in Tyler, Texas. The church has a total membership of over 17,000 with an average weekend attendance around 4,000. Dr. Michael Gossett is the Senior Pastor and took that role on Sunday August 29, 2021.

  • tiger creek wildlife refuge tyler
    32°31'22"N • 95°15'50"W

    Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge - Tyler

    Outdoor activities • Park • Zoo

  • jenkins harvey super service station and garage tyler
    32°20'59"N • 95°18'4"W

    Jenkins-Harvey Super Service Station and Garage

    The Jenkins-Harvey Super Service Station and Garage, at 124 S. College in Tyler, Texas, was built in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was designed by James P. Baugh in Art Deco style and is a landmark in Tyler.

  • charnwood residential historic district tyler
    Neighbourhood • Tudor Revival architecture • Colonial revival architecture

    Charnwood Residential Historic District

    The Charnwood Residential Historic District is a 59.5-acre historic district in Tyler, Texas that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It includes works dating from 1870. It includes works designed by Barber & Klutz, James Hubbell and Herbert M.

  • ramey house tyler
    32°20'32"N • 95°17'57"W

    Ramey House

    The Ramey House, sometimes also called the Ramey–Grainger house, is a privately owned, early 20th-century Colonial Revival home and historic landmark located at 605 South Broadway Avenue in Tyler, Texas, occupying the southwest corner of Broadway Avenue and Houston Street.

  • blackstone building tyler
    32°21'11"N • 95°18'1"W

    Blackstone Building

    The Blackstone Building in Tyler, Texas is an Art Deco building built in 1938. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Fort Worth architect Preston M.

  • elks club building tyler
    32°20'56"N • 95°18'0"W

    Elks Club Building

    The Elks Club Building in Tyler, Texas is an International Style building built in 1949. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is a three-story, two-part commercial block designed by Tyler architect Carl A. Gregory and constructed by Tyler contractor Hugh E. White.

  • tyler city hall
    City hall • Downtown Tyler

    Tyler City Hall

    The Tyler City Hall at 212 N. Bonner Ave. in Tyler, Texas was built in 1938. It was designed by architect T. Shirley Simons, Sr. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The listing included one contributing building and one contributing site on 1.3 acres.

  • tyler u s post office and courthouse
    32°21'7"N • 95°18'9"W

    Tyler U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

    The William M. Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse is a historic government building built in Tyler, Texas. It was built during 1933–1934 in a restrained Classical Revival style.

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Tyler – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tyler, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Museum of Fine Arts (Longview), Museum for East Texas Culture (Palestine), First Presbyterian Church (Palestine).

  • museum of fine arts longview35 milesE
    Art museum, Museum

    Museum of Fine Arts, Longview

    The Longview Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in downtown Longview, Texas. It was founded in 1958 by the Junior Service League of Longview. Since 1998, it has been on Tyler Street in downtown Longview.

  • museum for east texas culture palestine44 milesSW
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Museum for East Texas Culture, Palestine

    The Museum for East Texas Culture is a museum in Reagan Park in Palestine, Texas. The building was built in 1915 as Palestine High School. It opened in 1916 and graduated its first class in 1917. In 1939 it became a junior high school, and was named the Reagan School, after John H. Reagan, in 1955.

  • first presbyterian church palestine44 milesSW
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    First Presbyterian Church, Palestine

    First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 410 Avenue A in Palestine, Texas. Its congregation was organized in 1849, a year after Palestine was founded.

  • howard house museum palestine43 milesSW
    Historical place, Architecture, Museum

    Howard House Museum, Palestine

    Howard House in Palestine, Texas was built in 1848 by Reuben A. Reeves, Texas State Supreme Court Justice, and justice of the Supreme Court of the New Mexico Territory. When Reeves moved away from Palestine in 1850, the house was purchased by local merchant George R. Howard.

  • sacred heart catholic church and school palestine44 milesSW
    Architecture, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School, Palestine

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School is a historic church and school at 503 North Queen Street in Palestine, Texas. It was designed by the prominent Texas architect Nicholas J. Clayton. It was built between 1890 and 1893 and replaced an earlier Catholic church that was destroyed by fire.

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Best Time To Visit Tyler

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tyler weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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March, April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in October and November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in August. Most of it rains in May.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Tyler?

The top attractions to visit in Tyler are:

What is the best time to visit Tyler?

March, April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in October and November. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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