Tyler, Texas doesn’t always top the East Texas bucket list, but it absolutely should. Known as the “Rose City,” Tyler is home to the largest municipal rose garden in the United States, a beloved zoo, a gorgeous state park, and a pretty great food scene. Whether you’re making the drive from Texarkana (about 90 minutes southwest on US-59) or coming in from Shreveport, a day in Tyler is well worth…
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Great Day Trips from Texarkana
These are some of my favorite day trips from Texarkana. They’re doable and let you get out of town and explore without being a huge drive. With our busy schedules, sometimes a little micro adventure is all we have time for. All of the places listed are places I regularly enjoy visiting with my family for a little getaway. Don’t forget to check out my other city guides and my…