What is there to do in Tyler, Texas?

One of my favorite things to do in my free time is to explore Tyler and the surrounding area and see what new fun things I can find to do. Tyler has a lot of activities to check out. Here are a few of my personal favorites.

Liberty Hall Movie Theater is an amazing little theater in downtown Tyler that has about two movie showings every week. They show movies ranging from Cinderella to Raiders of the Lost Ark, and it's always a fun experience.
The Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College is a must-see for anyone who finds the stars and the universe to be incredible. They have a nice museum and top of the line planetarium shows daily. They even have laser rock shows every week.
The Cowan Center is easily my favorite extracurricular features of UT Tyler. They have events ranging from Broadway musicals to guest speakers like George W. Bush and Bill Cosby. And to make it even better, students can get free tickets to many of the events!
The Cliffs in Lindale, Texas are a great place to go during the summer. It's an old abandoned rock quarry that has been filled with spring water over time, and they have opened it to the public to use as a swimming area. The main attraction to The Cliffs is that they have several cliffs ranging from five to sixty feet around the "pond" that are safe to dive from. It's a scary load of fun!
Sky Dive East Texas is another adventure for those looking for an adrenaline rush. It's located at the Gladewater Airport about thirty minutes outside of Tyler, and Outdoor Adventures at the HPC normally does a group trip there every semester for only $150 (about $70 less than the usual fee).
Tyler State Park is located just north of I-20, and is about 20 minutes from campus. It has wonderful hiking and biking trails as well as beautiful camp sites. To help you enjoy the beautiful lake the park office rents out everything from kayaks to small fishing boats on the weekend, for a small fee.
The Tyler Rose Garden is Tyler's claim to fame. It's a great place to go for a leisurely walk and enjoy the scenery. The best part of it is that it's always free year round.
Tiger Creek is a great local non-profit whose goal is "To provide rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected or displaced." It's only $10 to enter and you get the experience of a zoo without the crowds, and they have guided tours Monday through Saturday.
Caldwell Zoo is a classic entertainment destination in Tyler. With over two thousand animals on eighty five acres, Caldwell Zoo is a prefect place to go if you're a fan of all things animal related.