It is the headquarters for Brookshire Grocery Company and many other large employers. Tyler is also home to the Caldwell Zoo and Broadway Square Mall, and the seat of Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler and its Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Tyler, Texas, is a city in northeast Texas and the county seat of Smith County. It's known as the "Rose Capital of America" and is the largest city in northeast Texas, with a population of over 110,000.

From our charming brick streets to our antique shops and specialty stores, Tyler offers a variety of things to see and do. The city is alive with natural beauty including wonderful lakes, adventurous trails, and scenic campgrounds.

We were blessed to have out-of-town family visit us in the Tyler area in late June…but what to do…what to do…in this summer heat? A sunset cruise was the perfect solution for us.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Tyler (2026) - Must-See Attractions

Tyler is a city located in Smith County, Texas. Tyler has a 2026 population of 115,194. It is also the county seat of Smith County. Tyler is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 8.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 106,269 in 2020.

Tyler, situated about half-way between Dallas and Shreveport, is the largest retail, medical, and business center in Upper East Texas. The city features rolling hills, and has a population of over 100,000 residents.