A Well-Rounded Town Just minutes from Eagle's Bluff, Tyler is East Texas' "big little city" offering various conveniently close restaurants and groceries, boutique and high-end stores and shopping centers, excellent K-12 public and private schools, and several colleges and universities. Tyler is also home to world-class health and medical facilities that have made the region a hub for a growing population of retired Baby Boomers and younger families alike. There are also plenty of opportunities to play in Tyler. With a downtown distinguished by charming brick streets, antique shops, and specialty stores, this is a great place to enjoy a lively night out listening to some of the best live music in the region. Adults appreciate Tyler's booming craft culture of locally produced beer and distilled spirits—and wine culture that celebrates the growing number of area vineyards. Arts, history, and science institutions include Gallery Main Street, The Symphony League, Liberty Hall, and Discovery Science Place. Major events, such as festivals, concerts, and trade-days shopping, are sprinkled around East Texas and within an hour's reach. Cultural attractions include the East Texas Symphony, the Tyler Museum of Art, and other opportunities to enjoy live theater, ballet, and other performance arts. Families also enjoy visiting Tyler's parks, movie theaters, indoor water parks, zip lines, and zoos.