- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Tyler, Texas, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Tyler State Park to Tyler Rose Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tyler.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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1400 East Fifth Street, Tyler, TX
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The Center for Earth and Space Education features a 40-foot spitz NanoSeam domed theater planetarium, along with real time NASA screen exhibits. The center also features changing exhibits in other areas of science.
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Artifacts, memorabilia, and pictures can all be seen at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum. The museum includes the famous 'Bragg Train Collection' of Lionel Electric Trains that has over 200 engines and 1600 cars.
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The latest movies and special holiday/seasonal films can be viewed at Times Square Cinema in Tyler. While watching a movie, guests can also enjoy concessions such as popcorn, candy, ice cream and beverages.
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308 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702
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The three exhibits, Discovery Landing, Hometown, USA and Discovery Zone, are aimed to get families interacting with science and the world around them at the Discovery Science Place. The center also hosts school vacation camps.
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Jericho's Tours of Tyler is an excursion company that offers tours of museums, historic homes, shopping spots, dining areas, and haunted places. The tours span a couple of hours to a full day in length.
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Hosting new exhibitions every few months, Tyler Museum of Art has an extensive collection of art that includes paintings and sculptures. Among their permanent collection is Mexican folk art and Americana paintings.
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Chronicling the history of the Texas Rose Festival, Tyler Rose Museum contains exhibits with memorabilia and artifacts. The museum covers the festival's history from its origins in 1933 until present day.
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Located in Tyler, Texas, the Green Acres Bowl provides league play at an affordable price. The bowling alley, which is open 7 days a week, is a non-smoking albeit e-cig friendly facility.
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The nearly 1,800 acre Lake Athens features a wide range of water-based recreation. In addition to boating and jet skiing, the lake offers fishing of large mouth bass, crappie, and sunfish.
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Visitation and outdoor education are combined with the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center for an interactive experience. It works to teach the public about conservation, stewardship of aquatic resources, and freshwater sport fishing.