Featured Activity
This 22-acre garden is nation's largest rose showcase, featuring 38,000 rose bushes representing nearly 500 varieties. Roses are at their floral peak May–Nov. Commercial growers around Tyler ship hundreds of thousands of bushes to nurseries throughout the nation and to 25 foreign countries. Open daily. 1900 W. Front St. 903/531-1212.
Tyler Rose Museum features educational exhibits of the rose-growing industry and displays former Rose Festival memorabilia, including queens' dresses. Museum open Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed holidays. 1900 W. Front. 903/531-1212. www.texasrosefestival.com.
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods
Popular Activities
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Japanese Garden
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast
SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
