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    Tyler Rose Garden Center

    4.3 (46 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Amy L.

    As another yelper mentioned, it smells bad and old in the building, like a mix of mold / mildew, and artificial rose air freshener. It doesn't seem well maintained (and I can't imagine why anyone would want to hold an event here!....) The cluttered, cramped gift shop was also disappointing. As an example, they only have two postcards, giant oversized ones, for $2 each; the rest was little trinkets, and rose scented soap and other 'cosmetic' items I'd be scared to look at the ingredients of. It does feel like a wasted opportunity. Outside, I liked the benches under the big trees, the fountains, the little wood bridge, and the colorful kids' musical toys; but the rose 'garden' itself, as someone else mentioned, strangely doesn't FEEL like a garden - but it is free..... I wonder how it could be made to look more cozy and inviting, instead of... forbidding and soldierly.

    Emily L.

    Our first activity upon arriving in Tyler. Gorgeous gorgeous place. The flowers are all so pretty and we loved walking amongst them. We took so many selfies and photos here and really enjoyed ourselves. The town is lucky to have such a place , I wish we had one back home. Will visit again.

    Boon C.

    Tyler Rose Centre is a free garden to public. They are 35 minutes from Lake Palestine where most of the club vacation home located. The rose garden includes the Tyler sign that you should not miss. You can form the Y shaped from the missing letter to make up word Tyler. The roses are row by row especially during the April spring time. Perfect time to visit. The visit of the entire garden will require 1 to 2 hours. Depending you want to smell the roses. The pink color, yellow, purple, and mix color smell the best. The red color has the least smell. We did see the dark black purple rose. Which is rare. Overall the facility is good with parking, restrooms and museum.

    Beautiful roses!
    Elden C.

    They have beautiful dresses from each year's pageant! That had some cool football stories. The garden was amazing. Walking inside smelled so nice. Walking in the garden was heavenly as well. Peaceful. Beautiful!

    Andrew M.

    Such a nice array of so many different types of roses. The walk in the garden is so relaxing as you go in and out of so many different colors. The architectural work is from the 50s and it's really beautiful. They have a nice gazebo and a pond with some Koi. I can't wait to go back to Tyler Texas so I can visit these guys again.

    Koi fish pond
    Joanna P.

    Welcome to rose capital! At the Tyler rose garden I immersed myself in a serene escape full of rose gardens , fountains , naturally maintained landscape , and beautiful pathways. This rose garden offered the perfect backdrop to capture those must have moments! So don't forget your camera and be ready to capture your loved ones among the blossoms! At the rose garden center you will find the Tyler rose museum which offers exhibits, workshops and many resources for enthusiasts! The entrance to the museum portion is open to the public as well, for a small fee of 3$. There hours differ from those of the garden so make sure to check before heading out there. During my visit, I stumbled across a frequent visitor that recommended checking out the annual events held at the museum too! During the week the garden is not so crowded therefore the perfect location for a picnic , walk and relaxing day with or without company ! Food is allowed in the garden so bring a snack. You will find Plenty of seating areas from the grass to benches to gazebos. Pet friendly location as long as you keep them leashed at all times. Overall , I loved this place! This is a must add experience to those in love with nature, tranquility and historic places. I really enjoyed the meditation garden found here, I left renewed! The koi fish pond was my favorite. As for the memorial gardens it offered a nice historical touch to all . I will definitely be back soon! Admission: The 14 acre garden is open to the public , FREE of charge. Parking: Parking is located both in front of the rose garden center building and the back, inside of the garden, FREE of charge Garden hours : The garden is open daily (Mon-Sun) sunrise to Sunset .

    Caroline H.

    Did you know Tyler was the rose capital? I didn't either but I see why. It was also free to go. This place was so beautiful. There was rows and rows of roses with lots of different colors of roses. This place is good for date night, a wedding and even just to get some peace. It is a very relaxing and peaceful place. When we were there, someone had rented out space for it looked like a family gathering. They had tables set up with food and lots of places to sit. They looked like they were having a good time. Very beautiful place that is free. If you are in the area, this is a must see. There is limited parking but you should be able to find a spot even if you have to park on the street.

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    Carolyn A.

    This center is perfect for mid-sized conferences. It is very well kept, and taking a break next door in the luscious, green Tyler Rose Garden was a treat.

    Huge rose garden that is free to the public. The roses were not in full bloom during our early fall visit, but stunning nonetheless. Wonderful place to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful garden.

    Even in hot August, this place is beautiful!
    Garry H.

    I was SO impressed. Probably the nicest city park I have ever seen. You can tell how much time, effort, manpower, and money has been thrown at this place. The rose garden's weren't blooming much, but what was were beautiful. Really nice walkways guiding you from section to section. The ponds were beautiful. The huge trees provided so much shade. The lawns were perfectly manicured. Lots of people were enjoying the park, some taking graduation or wedding pictures. This is definitely a place to put on your to do list. AND, while your in Tyler, head north to Big Sandy. Circle M Crawfish will hook you up with some really good seafood. Enjoy!

    Mark N. T.

    Tyler is the world capital city of the rose industry. Here is a must-visit park. The parking was free when I visited on June 12th, 2021 in the afternoon. The admission was also free! The park was very big. However, I visited there during the " worst month". It looked like most of the roses were dead due to the summer heat. I should have visited in either spring or fall. Actually, the annual rose festival has been held in October. Anyway, I still enjoyed the park. I still see a few beautiful roses. I found Tyler is a sister city of Yachiyo Japan. Actually, there is a rose garden in Yachiyo city. Hope the friendship is growing.

    Gorgeous pathways leading to the Idea Garden ...
    Zita C.

    Always looking for little day trips from Dallas, I stumbled upon pics of the Tyler Rose Garden online and decided I must visit (a little less than 2 hours drive from Downtown Dallas). The garden is open all day and free to enter and roam around. Ample complimentary parking right at the entrance to the garden. Very peaceful even though there were several people around. Although this time of year was not full blooms for the roses (May), the grounds were kept up very well and I could only just imagine how glorious the gardens look when in full bloom! On that note, I am planning a return the third weekend of October, which, in addition to the roses being in full bloom, the city itself hosts the Texas Rose Festival. So, throughout the gardens, stone walkways lead you to benches, fountains, beautiful flowers. While a huge area is dedicated to roses, there are also various other plants. There are a few bridges throughout, leading to a Gazebo, a pond, the different gardens (Idea Garden, Camelia Garden, Meditation Garden etc.). Very picturesque and great for a romantic stroll! I can see it as a location people use for events or to get their photos taken. I did a mini self photo-shoot myself :) Will definitely be back to visit when the roses go into full bloom!

    Greg R.

    Beautiful rose park. Came while it was hot so didn't stay as long as we'd like. Hope to come back one day.

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    Nice little place to take a walk and enjoy some rest neat little things about the city. Never been to Attlee before, but this was charming.

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    A must see attraction. The museum is extra however the history is very fascinating. Spring or fall is best time.

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    Ask the Community - Tyler Rose Garden Center

    Are the rose bushes for sale if how much?

    They are not, however they do host an annual plant sale in April where other vendors typically have some for sale. If you don't want to wait for the sale, Chamblee's Rose Nursery in Tyler is where I got mine.

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    Faulkner Park Mountain Bike Trails

    5.0(2 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    It's worth the few extra miles of driving from the center of Tyler to see these winding trails. A…read morenice pine forest and minimalist tracks to walk, run, or ride on.

    I have rode this trail since it was first cut through these woods. So much has changed through the…read moreyears. This mountain bike trail is one of many in this great city. Designed and built by local riders and businesses, the intent is to open up cycling to everyone. That's exactly what has been done. This trail system can be enjoyed by all skill levels. It is essentially split into three sections that can be entered or exited off of a granite loop that can also be iced for a warm up or down loop as well as for runners or walkers or those with children. The trail is constantly being maintained and improved. The one thing I'm not happy with are that some of the trail in the last section is not marked well and you can find yourself riding a few loops over again or even riding the wrong direction! So be careful of this. The system has At least 6 miles of trails, this number may not be accurate anymore with the additions and in fact, my ride today ended up being 7 miles and I know I coulda pulled more out of it. Attached to the park are tennis courts, a splash pad, playground equipment, baseball fields, a small pound that is stocked yearly, and miles of hiking, biking, and jogging trails. Also, you can access the South Tyler trail system from here which is an excellent trail system that will take you all over the southern part of the city. The trail system is growing every day. Also located here is Tyler's newest Police Station so there's no shortage of police presence. I always enjoy coming to this park to run, ride, practice yoga, or just relax.

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    3.7(117 reviews)
    43.8 mi

    The Texas State Railroad is a fun way to slow down and step back in time. During Spring Break, we…read morewent on a 50 mile round trip train ride with our son and his family to Rusk and back to Palestine. The grandkids really enjoyed the adventure of being on the train and seeing all the historical displays located in both train stations. Several weeks before, we reserved tickets on the Dome train. It was awesome to be so high up and we had great visibility to see all around. I also recommend ordering the lunch beforehand so when the train arrives in Rusk, you don't have to wait in line to order food and then go wait in another line to pick up your food. You'll need to call the phone number listed to place your order for food. A very nice lady helped me and I'm sure you'll receive the same excellent customer service when you call as well. There are picnic tables to enjoy your lunch at the Rusk station. No outside food or drink is allowed on the train. Your train ticket includes a bottle of water and a healthy fruit/veggie pretzel snack. Everyone enjoyed watching the train engine switch around to the new "front of the train" for the return trip to Palestine. You'll pass by the old turnabout that was used in the past. I highly recommend this train excursion for the young and the young at heart. The rhythmic motion was putting most passengers in a restful state, with many resting their eyes after lunch on the return trip. All ages can appreciate a train ride that takes you back in time.

    Love the Texas Railroad but not a big fan of the "Rocking the Rails" event...music was not our…read morestyle and the event was a bit pricey.

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    Seating was in groups of 4 so our whole family was able to sit together.

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