Tyler, Texas, United States
In the middle of a long work week, do you find yourself planning a relaxing getaway?
Somewhere fun, inexpensive, and beautiful?
Whether you’re a couple looking for the ideal romantic weekend away or a family on vacation, The Rose Cottage, located in lovely Tyler, Texas, is the perfect solution to your getaway needs.
The perfect contrast to today’s fast-paced world is a visit to nature.
Botanical Gardens. Miles of beautiful wild and cultivated flowers. Hiking trails. Biking trails. Lakeside camping. Bird watching and fishing. Long walks through piney woods forests. A quiet, comfortable place to stay in a country setting.
Sound inviting?
The Rose Cottage is a bed and breakfast perfectly situated so that you can enjoy all that East Texas has to offer. This beautiful B&B has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and has the structural charm of the 1920s. Although structurally historical, this bnb has a fully modern and renovated interior complete with all the amenities you’ll need.
A relaxing stay in accommodations like the Rose Cottage is reason enough to visit Tyler, Texas. Still, there’s also something here for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, enjoy golfing, need a family-friendly vacation destination, or prefer to sample the downtown cafes, restaurants, BBQ joints, art galleries, murals, and night life, Tyler has something for everyone.
Come for the flowers!
Tyler is known for its flowers. Of all kinds.
It is the Rose Capitol of the US and boasts the largest rose garden in the country. The rose garden encompasses 14 acres and holds 38,000 rose bushes of 500 varieties.
If you come in October, you can participate in the Texas Rose Festival, enjoy rose-themed festivities, and sample rose-flavored food and drinks throughout the town.
And don’t forget to visit the Rose Museum!
If you visit Tyler in the spring, plan to come when the Azalea Trail is blooming.
The Azalea Trail usually blooms from late March to mid-April. Watch Facebook and other local community sites for exact seasonal opening times.
The trail is over eight miles long and consists of a stunning mix of blooming gardens and trees of all shapes and sizes. From the featured azaleas of multiple colors to dogwood, Japanese maples, tulips, daffodils, wild Texas bluebonnets, and many more.
The azaleas were first planted in 1929 and have thrived in this lovely environment. This wonderful historical and floral display has become a nationwide destination.
They consist of two separate trail routes: The Lindsey Trail and the Dobbs Trail.
It’s also part of the Azalea National Historic District—not only beautiful flowers but also lovely historic homes built in the early 20th century.
As if these floral wonders aren’t enough, the Texas Bluebonnets typically flower around the same time, so even your drive into town will be surrounded by flowers. The bluebonnet is also known as Texas Lupine. Their spectacular deep blue display sometimes covers the countryside of East Texas.
If you’re a nature photographer, the Azalea Trail and surrounding wildflowers are a photographer’s dream. Even if you aren’t a professional photographer, it’s hard to take a bad picture when surrounded by so much natural beauty.
Especially if you’re looking for outdoor adventures for the whole family, the Azalea Trail is a perfect option.
If you’re a nature enthusiast, staying at the Rose Cottage and visiting Tyler is a great getaway.
After taking in the multi-hued beauty of the flowers in season, enjoy hiking or biking in the peaceful and picturesque “piney woods” of East Texas.
Just outside Tyler’s city limits is a natural environment perfect for any outdoor activity. You have options from the quiet serenity of hiking a nature trail to outdoor recreational activities like canoeing, camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, or boating.
Visit one of the local lakes such as Lake Palestine or Lake Tyler to enjoy a range of water recreation and even camp on the lake at the Tyler State Park.
You can’t beat Tyler as a family-friendly destination. In addition to its’ natural wonders, Tyler is:
· Home to the University of Texas at Tyler
· Features many excellent Golf Courses
· Home to The Caldwell Zoo
· Features local Wineries
· A wonderful Downtown with art galleries, murals, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Vacations don’t have to be expensive, far-off trips in pricey hotels.
Visit Tyler, Texas, for its natural wonders and stay in the Rose Cottage—you’ll have an inexpensive, wonder-filled vacation that’s fun for everyone from couples to whole families.
