This 14-acre garden is the nation's largest rose showcase, featuring 38,000
rose bushes representing more than 500 varieties. Roses are at their peak
May–November. 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. Open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Sun. Closed Nov.–Feb. and holidays. 420 Rose Park Drive.
903/597-3130. www.tylerrosemuseum.com.
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near 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
