HotelTonight – Find Great Hotels in Tyler Texas
When I learned that Tyler is the "Rose Capital of America," I knew I had to visit this lovely town in Texas. I actually decided to visit Tyler during its annual Rose Festival, which draws visitors from all over Texas, as well as from other states, but I loved this beautiful city so much that I ended up extending my stay so that I could explore it more. All over Tyler, you'll find beautiful, stately old homes and historic buildings, great shopping and dining and, of course, colorful rose gardens. There's so much beauty and joy in Tyler, Texas which is why I quickly fell in love with the city. When I decided to stay in Tyler a couple more days than I had originally planned, I didn't panic and start scouring the internet for a hotel. Instead, I calmly pulled up the HotelTonight app on my phone and booked a great hotel in Tyler right then and there.
Downtown
Downtown is the beating heart of Tyler, as it's where you'll find all of the best entertainment, dining, and shopping. Downtown Tyler is also known for its beautiful old historic buildings, which you can't miss while walking through the streets of downtown. Notable historic buildings in Tyler include the old Smith County Texas courthouse, the Woman's Building and the Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House, just to name a few. If you want to get a sense of Tyler's rich history and heritage, you definitely must take a stroll through downtown.
Lakes
Tyler is known for being surrounded by beautiful, sparkling lakes, which is why it's such a great place to visit in the summer months. Some of the popular lakes in the area include Lake Tyler, Lake Palestine, Lake Bellwood and Lake Fork, but there are still many others. With so many gorgeous lakes in the area, locals take full advantage of days with beautiful weather and head toward the water. Fishing, swimming, and kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and waterskiing are all very popular in Tyler, Texas.
Arts and Entertainment
The small city of Tyler places a big emphasis on the arts. Tyler boasts great galleries, museums and performing arts venues. I asked locals for recommendations of what to do and see in their town in regards to the arts, and they suggested I see the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, the Gallery Main Street, Liberty Hall, the Tyler Museum of Art and the Tyler Rose Museum. Tyler's rich artistic and cultural offerings surprised and impressed me, and it made me understand why locals love their town so much.
HotelTonight – Tyler Texas Hotels in Minutes
There is so much more to Tyler, Texas than just beautiful, fragrant roses, and I was so glad I had the opportunity to explore the city further. I wouldn't have been able to make last-minute travel arrangements if it weren't for HotelTonight, which makes it easy to book hotels from your phone in just a few clicks. I loved my hotel in Tyler, Texas, and it was the perfect home base for all of my adventures in and around Tyler, and I hope to return to this charming Texas town someday in the future.
