You can’t visit Rose City without taking a stroll among said roses. Tyler has a lot to offer, but if you’re unsure of where to start, try these best things to do with kids in Tyler first:

• Urban Air Adventure Park is a great place for kids to have fun and learn in Tyler too
• The Tyler Rose Garden is a necessary stop for anyone interested in gardening
• Chamblee’s Rose Nursery is another must-see for budding gardeners
• Camp Ford is a must-see historic site that all Tyler visitors should visit at least once
• For a dip, check out the Water Parks at the Villages

There are plenty of family-friendly things to do in Tyler. From bounce houses to zoos, we got you covered:

• The Caldwell Zoo is an 85-acre zoo containing more than 2,000 animals
• Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for large cats
• Jumpin’ Jack’s Party Shack is a bounce house prepared to host your leaps for joy
• If you’re up for a little hiking, try the Rose Rudman Recreational Trail
• The Brookshire’s Wildlife Museum is worth a visit

Ready to explore Tyler and it surrounding areas? Here’s where you should go, now get to it:

• Plan a quick jaunt to Lake Palestine, available summer and year-round
• Check out Historic Tyler, ripe for exploration
• The Azalea Residential Historic District is a great way to expose yourself to Tyler’s rich history through architecture
• The Texas Rose Horse Park is a great place to spend the day
• Visit Toledo Bend Reservoir, a quick trip out of the Tyler area

Tyler is fun for the whole family, any time of year. For fun things to do in Tyler with kids, look no further:

• Take the kids to Tyler’s Children’s Park to explore the area
• The American Freedom Museum is showcases more than 600 artifacts about our nation’s history
• Take the kids to Lake Tyler, or any other lake in East Texas
• Wired ZiptheUSA is a thrilling adventure, with a unique state of the art zipline and challenge course
• The Fun Forest Park is another great place to go to keep cool and have some fun

If you’re looking for something that’s good for the family and can be done in groups, it’s your lucky day. Here’s what we suggest:

• The Tyler Escape Room is a great way to practice your problem solving skills with a group
• iJump is a trampoline park that’s the perfect place for any large group to go
• Explore the green spaces only found at Tyler State Park
• Try going to the Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari Park to get close and personal to the wildlife
• If you’re looking for a weekend road trip with kids, just west of Tyler sits Athens

Some kids want to learn even when school is out. Rose City has a lot of history with many educational and entertaining spots for the whole family to check out:

• Visit the Center for Earth and Space Science Education to learn more about what makes the world tick
• Check out the Discovery Science Place, which offers a variety of programs, exhibits, and events for the whole family
• Learn about the history of planes and aviation at the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
• The McClendon House is a living history museum prime for exploration
• The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum has roots in the Civil War, complete with original furnishings

If you have a little artist in the family, these places may interest them. Who knows, maybe coming to one of these kids classes in Tyler may make you an artist too! Look below:

• Catch a show at the Cowan Fine Arts Center
• Try out one of the educational programs our check out a performance at the Tyler Civic Theatre
• Take a stroll downtown and checkout the vibrant art scene
• Check out the Tyler Museum of Art
• Liberty Hall offers live performances, films, and shows

Rainy day got you down? In Tyler, it should mean an opportunity to find family fun indoors. For ideas, look no further:

• Head on over the Jump for Joy Inflatables, so your children can have all the fun they want
• The Cotton Belt Depot Museum is a railroad hub with model train collections kids will love
• The Kids Depot 2000 Plus is an indoor amusement arcade that your kids will love
• Catch a flick at Times Square Cinema
• Visit Tyler Junior College Theatre for a variety of productions year-round