Tyler, TX Blog » Attractions http://www.tylertxblog.com Blogging the best of Tyler, TX Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:29:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Looking for Fun? Try Zip-Lining in East Texas http://www.tylertxblog.com/2009/04/07/zip-line-east-texas/ http://www.tylertxblog.com/2009/04/07/zip-line-east-texas/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:23:55 +0000 TylerTXBlog http://www.tylertxblog.com/?p=75 estep_079_op_720x540Are you looking for some excitement?  The weather is warming up in East Texas, and now is a great time to try something new – Zip-Lining!  Sure, you’ve seen them do it on The Amazing Race, but it’s not just for reality TV or summer camp. New York / Texas ZipLine Adventures is just the place – and only a short drive from Tyler.

Zip-lining is available to those 12 and older, and is a great experience to share with family or friends.  Sail through the air and enjoy the landscape of East Texas from a new vantage point!

Have you ever been zip-lining? Share your experience in the comments below.

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BSCENE Magazine is out with their 2008 Best of Tyler list, which polls readers about their favorite Tyler restaurants, services, doctors and much more.  In all, over 100 categories are listed, and among this year’s winners were:

  • Chez Bazan – Bakery
  • The Diner – Breakfast
  • Rick’s – Cocktail
  • Newk’s – Sandwich
  • Roseland Plantation – Bed & Breakfast
  • Down Under Pub – Dancing
  • Jumpin’ Jack’s Party Shack – Kid’s Birthday
  • Bufe & Babin – Interior Decorator
  • Premier Fitness – Gym
  • Brickstreet Pharmacy – Pharmacy
  • Dr. Richard Coker – Dentist

The full list of winners can be seen at http://www.bscenemag.com/winners.html.  

Which categories do you disagree with?  Which winners will be overtaken in 2009?  Share your thoughts below!

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Tyler’s Discovery Science Place ranks among the top 25 science centers across the nation who cater to young children, according to a list published in the September issue of Parents magazine. The Discovery Science Place is located in downtown Tyler, and is open seven days a week.

Discovery Science Place opened in 1993, and offers over 85 interactive activities and exhibits built to explore, amaze and educate children. A new exhibit will open this September called “Color: The Science and Art of Seeing Light”.

If you haven’t visited this fun Tyler attraction in a while, this fall would be a terrific time to take the kids to Discovery Science Place! For more inforamtion, see www.discoveryscienceplace.com.

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