The Tyler center is approximately the area of Gallery One Eleven and the area of Downtown Tyler.
Many visitors to Tyler come to see the roses. If that's your draw to the city, the best time to visit is in October. In October you can attend the Texas Rose Festival. Realize, however, that the prices of hotel accommodations increase during this time of year and so will the city's population as thousands flock to Tyler for the festival. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can enjoy the blooming roses throughout the year, but they're the best in spring and fall when the roses bloom. The Tyler Rose Garden has 14 acres of roses and is open free to visitors.
Other than enjoying the roses, the weather in Tyler is nice throughout the year. Winter highs sit around 58 to 65 degrees while lows are around 38, so it isn't too terribly cold in the winter. Spring and fall temperatures are perfect for exploring the outdoors with highs averaging 70 to 85 degrees from March to May and September to October. Summers are hot reaching 90 degrees on average. The number of visitors increases as well because of the school breaks, so the area can get crowded. This makes summer less than ideal for visiting the area.
If you're looking for a discount, you'll find some at Tyler area hotels. AAA members and seniors can choose the Quality Inn Tyler-Lindale to get up to 10 percent off the regular rate. Located near the Tyler Rose Garden and Texas College, this hotel provides many amenities including a business center, convention center, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, and exercise room. The room rate includes a hot breakfast each morning, and pets are welcome at the hotel for a fee.
Another option with a discount is the Super 8 Tyler TX where AAA members can get 10 percent off. This highly rated Super 8 already provides guests with affordable rates, so this discount is an extra bonus. Each room includes a microwave and refrigerator for added convenience, as well as a desk with ergonomic chair, self-controlled heating and air conditioning, and high-speed internet. Plus, the Caldwell Zoo just 1 mile away.
If you're looking for the hotel that gives you the most for your money, consider Best Western Plus Southpark Inn & Suites. Well-appointed rooms include Thomasville furnishings and a Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress. The microwave and refrigerator are convenient for storing and heating leftovers, and the cable TV channels include HBO. Choose a business room to get an oversized desk area, high-speed internet, and complimentary daily newspapers. All guests are free to enjoy the breakfast buffet, which includes hot items such as sausage links, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and waffles. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, exercise facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
When it comes to the Sleep Inn & Suites Tyler South, it's all about making guests happy. This highly rated smoke-free hotel includes a convenience store, Bright Side Market, in the lobby along with an onsite restaurant and bar. The free Bright Side Breakfast includes cereal, fruit, coffee, juice, and waffles. You'll find other amenities at the hotel such as the outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and meeting facilities. Each room includes a pillowtop bed, microwave, refrigerator, 30-inch HDTV, and desk.
The annual Texas Rose Festival takes place mid-October. Events vary year to year, so if you're interested in attending the festival, check this year's schedule to find out what's happening. The rose festival itself lasts for four days from a Thursday to Sunday. Each day, visitors can attend the Palette of Roses Art Show or see the roses themselves. There are also daily events such as the luncheon on Friday midday, the coronation of the rose queen on Friday afternoon and evening, parade on Saturday morning, and tea on Saturday afternoon. Check out the other events by visiting the festival's website. They could include talks on how to grow roses and picking the best rose bushes for your garden.
In addition to the festival, there are events in Tyler throughout October. Oktoberfest is a tradition full of German food, cultural events, and dancing. There's a Rose Festival Gown Exhibit to explore that is free to the public. Active visitors might consider participating in one of the races, which includes a 5K and marathon. Another free event is the Rose Season open house where you'll feel like you've gone back in time with carriage rides, entertainment, and refreshments. This is just a taste of what goes on in Tyler during the month of October. Be sure to Tyler's Convention and Visitors Bureau site for more information on this October's events.
Below are reviews of the city of Tyler, TX from an actual visitor's perspective.
My first time in Tyler and LOVED the city!
We had a very long drive getting there and did enjoy the Texas Roadhouse and were surprised at the excellent treatment while there especially the waitress named Maci. She was 'over and above' in her job. While passing through we did notice the cleanliness of the roads we traveled. Tyler was a good experience overall.
Well manicured and kept up. Plenty of churches to attend.
Tyler is a large enough city for everything you could possibly need without the Metroplex traffic.
There's plenty of retail and restaurant accommodations. It also appears to be a clean and thriving city.
The town was nice and the concert was fun.
Proximity to restaurants, shopping, medical facility.
the beds were comfortable, the room was clean, and everything was in working order. The beautiful gardens colon Dorys, Pyron, municipal Rose Garden And the beautiful historical homes
Friendly staff, great food, best coffee, comfortable rooms! Great restaurants, wonderful azalea trail
Slow pace with big city accommodations.
We love Tyler and the restaurants!
Lots of restaurants in the area!
Beautiful scenery!
Plenty restaurants close by hotel.
Shopping is so handy!
Great
Great
The room was clean and quiet. City was beautiful with fall colors during our stay.
I loved everything I saw and certainly want to return! It is just so full of life, clean, new, no industry that I saw, growing and thriving!
The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden
Tyler is a great city; I enjoyed the Empowerment Banquet
The Folmar Wedding was a great place to watch my friend get married and join in the reception. The old trees in the housing subdivision across from the hotel are so cool!
The city has so much to offer. Lots of restaurant variety.
I love Tyler visit 3-4 times a yr. Love the Zoo and waterpark, our favorite place to eat is Golden Coral, always professionals. First time at Chuck-E-Cheese because we had our grandson. It was very clean, staff professionals, loved the atmosphere.
Bowling, movies and various activities for the family nearby.
Shopping areas and eateries nearby.
The Rose Garden and museum is very nice.
Beautiful and clean. Good restaurants.
I love everything about Tyler. It's a very clean looking city with anything you could ask for.
Beautiful, clean city. Big sky. Very pretty and people were friendly.
Well lighted streets.
We did not have a chance to explore Tyler. We went there to be with family at the Christus Hospital. I am so thankful we found a nice hotel!
The beautiful trees and setting out at Lake Tyler; good restaurants.
Nice place to visit. Plenty of restaurants and places to visit.
Nice place, would recommend a visit.
Lots of restaurants and stores!
A lot of restaurants and stores in this area.
A nice family city and a lot to do if you're on a budget. The Tyler Museum of Art is free the 2nd Saturday each month for families and Faulkner Park is a great way to enjoy biking, tennis, and fishing with a playground and plenty of picnic areas.
The City of Tyler is beautiful. Dealing with several businesses, found the staff was friendly and helpful. Was truly amazed at how friendly everyone was while conducting our business. Brookshire's, Walmart, Dairy Queen, etc were all so friendly and helpful.
Tyler is just a college town like any other, but a growing suburb of Dallas with plenty of restaurants and motels.
I was in Tyler for Homecoming at TJC. I've always loved Tyler and will return in the future.