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Tyler, Texas is located 90 miles east of Dallas/Fort Worth and 90 miles west of Shreveport, Louisianan. Tyler, Texas is the perfect location to relax and enjoy East Texas hospitality. Tyler is small enough to feel like home and large enough to offer numerous entertainment and recreational activities. Known as America’s Rose Capital, Tyler is famous for its Municipal Rose Garden that features over 38,000 rose bushes spread over 14 acres.
Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Outdoor buffs enjoy crystal-clear lakes, challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds that offer fishing, picnicking, paddle-boating and hike and bike trails.
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For those who prefer refined culture, Tyler’s exciting Broadway and Ballet performances, symphony concerts, world class art museums and wonderful cuisine are sure to please any palate!
Children of all ages love Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place and Hudnall Planetarium. Special events throughout the year include the Texas Rose Festival, Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, Festival on the Square and Movies under the Stars in Bergfeld Park.
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Today over 101,000 people call Tyler home. Tyler enjoys a diversified economy and is the home of two colleges, and a major university. Income producers to our economy include manufacturing firms, healthcare facilities, educational and retail centers and the agricultural industry.
As a major retail center for East Texas, Tyler offers first-class facilities, attractions, and services with economy in mind. All purchases by visitors to our city are subject to a sales tax of 8.25% Visitors staying overnight in Tyler hotels or motel can expect to spend 13% in room tax.