Location: Tyler
Top Things to do in Tyler
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Tyler, Texas (TX)
Tyler is a city located in central Smith County, Texas, United States. In terms of both population and land area, Tyler is by far the largest city in Smith County, of which it is the county seat, and has long been the region's major economic, educational, financial, medical, and cultural hub. The city is named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States. Tyler had a population of 96,900 in 2010, according to the United States Census Bureau, and Tyler's 2014 estimated population was 107,405. It is 100 miles (160 km) east-southeast of Dallas. Tyler is the principal city of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 209,714 in 2010, and is the regional center of the Tyler-Jacksonville combined statistical area, which had a population of 260,559 in 2010.
Restaurants in Tyler
1. Tyler Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Tyler Escape Room is a live escape game in Tyler, TX. Your group, comprised of friends, family, colleagues, or strangers are locked in a room together. Your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues, and crack codes in order to escape in time. The game is designed to test your problem solving skills with friends or with strangers while racing against the clock.
2. Get Out Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Escape rooms are live-action, team-based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to achieve a specific goal (usually escaping from the room) in a limited amount of time. Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room. Get Out Escape Room has six escape rooms (possibly expanding to more in the future) with different themes: Time Machine, A Hostage Situation, For the Sport of It, Casino, Kids Room (the only one in Texas) and Halloween (seasonal).
Reviewed By Johnsheeran31
Had a blast with family, would definitely recommend this place. We did the graveyard and it was so much fun, my daughter and her boyfriend had a lot of fun. Chris (staff) was super friendly and let us check out the set up on all the room, we have already decided to come back and do the time machine room next. All I can say is if your looking for a great way to escape covid and just spend time with family or friends this is the way to go.
3. Pinot's Palette / Tyler
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Upscale byob paint and sip art studio. Have fun drinking your favorite beverage as one of our talented artists leads you to create your very own masterpiece! Paint. Drink. Have Fun!
4. Escapology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 229 reviews
Tyler's premium escape game experience! Located next to Urban Air Adventure Park, groups of 2 to 6 players will be challenged by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock locks that will free them from the game room. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Reviewed By E6022KKwendyt - Troup, United States
Had an amazing time at Escapology. Challenging, exciting, super clean, great staff!! Our Game Master Jasmine was terrific!
5. Discovery Science Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
There is so much to see and experience at the Discovery Science Place! It's a good idea to prepare so that you don't miss any of the action. We have a variety of programs, exhibits, and events that are sure to entertain and educate the whole family. Because of the hands-on nature of the exhibits, the DSP is a wonderful place for visitors of all abilities and ages to experience and learn more about our world. Our mission at the DSP is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration.
Reviewed By T8827BSmichellew
It's worth every penny! So much for for kids 10 and under. Purchasing a membership is really cost effective.
6. Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Our museum and playground are currently closed, and we are unable to take additional tour and party reservations at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
7. Center for Earth & Space Science Education
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingAnn91 - Frisco, United States
We love observatories and planetariums. We try and go wherever we visit. This facility is on the Tyler Junior College campus. Great planetarium and very knowledgeable PnD staff that run the movies. On Tuesdays each movie is only a dollar per showing. Amazing value for what you learn in these movies. Movie ticket includes a small exhibit in the basement with very cool science experiments and rocks from around the universe. Even let us see what goes on behind the screen when we asked.
8. Liberty Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Built in 1936 the Liberty theater was the place to be on the downtown square in Tyler, TX. It was the hub of entertainment until it closed in the mid 1980s. The City of Tyler purchased the Liberty in 2009 and rehabbed the facility. The City raised more that one million dollars in private donations to fund this stunning renovation. Our goal is to spur the revitalization of Tyler's historical downtown into an arts and entertainment district. Liberty Hall reopened in September of 2011 as a community performing arts hall that hosts classic movies, comedy, music and theater. The Hall is also available for rent to the public for events. The Liberty is once again a cornerstone of entertainment for downtown Tyler. Since our opening we have hosted such performers as: Suzy Bogguss, Asleep at the Wheel, Gary P. Nunn, Bob Schneider and Ray Wylie Hubbard. We also have live comedy shows almost monthly.
9. Cotton Belt Depot Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By beckyd02 - Springfield, United States
Would highly recommend this museum if you are in the Tyler area and interested in history of the railroads in the area. The museum is free - donations are requested but not required. Excellent presentation by the volunteer curator was was working there.
10. The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By charlespK9774IY - Georgetown, United States
Unlike many other historic homes we have toured, the furnishings in this home are original to the home. The guided tour was well don
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