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Surrounding area

Where do we go for fun?

Well, that depends on your idea of fun. The local Chamber of Commerce has many suggestions, it’s just off North Broadway in central Tyler, north of the Square.

The Caldwell Zoo is rightfully well known, it houses a number of indigenous and exotic species in super-clean and humane surroundings. We know that zoos are not top of many people's ‘must-see’ list, but the Caldwell really is an exception.

The Rose Gardens, Museum and Fair Grounds are on the US 31 West inside the Loop 323 and have various exhibitions on year round.

There’s a flea market on the US 69 North, about halfway between the Loop 323 and the I-20, it operates on the 3rd weekend of the month.

Fishing and boating can be had on many local lakes, in Hawkins to the north and Lakes Palestine and Tyler to the south.

The Tiger Creek big cat refuge is on the FM 14 heading north towards Hawkins, and has all sorts of big cats rescued from circuses, zoos and private owners.

If you have kids, or if it’s raining (or both) there is a Discovery Science place on North Broadway, (just north of the Square) which is better than you may think.

A little further afield but well worth the drive is the East Texas Oil Museum located on the campus of Kilgore College, in Kilgore (903) 893 8295, and the entry price is a bargain.

Classical music lovers should see the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s program at www.etso.org or (903) 526 ETSO.

The Tyler Museum of Art is just off Fifth Street at S. Mahon Avenue and again is good value (903) 959 1001, it's right beside the Tyler Junior College.

Also of interest is the Hudnal Planetarium, details at http://planetarium.tjc.edu, they’re on the Tyler Junior College campus off 5th Street.

Of course the First Monday Trade Days in Canton are worth a visit (or two, or three).

There’s also the Gladewater Opry House that offers Gospel Music on Friday nights and Country on Saturdays.

Brookshire’s Stores have a Museum and Country Store on the Southwest Loop, next to the enormous depot.

There’s the Historic Aviation Museum on Pound’s Airfield  with a variety of old aircraft.

Tyler City’s Goodman Museum is located on North Broadway Just north of the railroad bridge. Entry is free but they do like a donation, suggested at $2 minimum.