Tyler city centre is the city’s downtown district in Tyler, Texas, with a historic core that includes the courthouse square, federal courthouse buildings and City Hall. Downtown is a compact area to plan around by car.
- Location: Approximately 19 blocks in central Tyler.
- Historic district: Includes the county courthouse square, federal district courthouse buildings and Tyler City Hall.
- Visitor information: Visit Tyler Visitor Center, 110 N. College Ave., Suite 105.
- Getting around: Downtown has public parking, transit service and limited weekday shuttle hours.
Where is Tyler city centre?
Tyler city centre is the downtown district bounded roughly by West Front Street, Border Avenue, the Cotton Belt railroad tracks and Fannin Avenue. The City of Tyler describes it as approximately 19 blocks and 241 parcels, a compact area you can use to orient a downtown visit.
The downtown historic district was approved for the National Register of Historic Places by the Texas Historical Commission State Board of Review on May 21, 2022. Its civic landmarks include the county courthouse square, federal district courthouse buildings and Tyler City Hall. The designation adds no additional regulations; contributing properties may apply for state and federal tax-credit programs.
Liberty Hall, at 103 E. Erwin St., is a City-operated theater in downtown. It opened in 1930, was refurbished in an art deco style in 2011 and seats approximately 300 people.
Planning a visit to the centre
The Visit Tyler Visitor Center is at 110 N. College Ave., Suite 105, Tyler, TX 75702. It has an information center, a retail shop featuring Tyler-branded and Made-in-Tyler products, a podcast studio and artwork by local artists. You can call 903-593-6905 for visitor information.
The center’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it is closed on weekends. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
Visit Tyler’s downtown directory includes the Goodman-LeGrand Museum, Discovery Science Place, Liberty Hall Theatre, Rose City Art Gallery & Gifts and the Visitor Center. Use the directory to choose specific stops before setting out; these places give you options spanning local history, science, theatre and art.
How do you get to Tyler city centre?
Tyler city centre is about an 18-minute drive from Apple Tree Inn. Tyler State Park is also covered in this guide to trails, the lake and visitor planning.
Downtown parking options include the Fair Plaza Parking Garage at 208 S. College Ave. It is free to the public, with 384 spaces across four levels. The Smith County Parking Garage at 210 E. Ferguson St. is also free; drivers can enter from one-way westbound East Ferguson Street or one-way eastbound Locust Street.
Public on-street parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Parking arrangements can change, so confirm current details with the City of Tyler before your visit.
Shorty’s Shuttle offers free rides to and from downtown locations on weekdays during three periods: 8 to 9:30 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Call 903-254-9651 to request a ride.
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Tyler Transit stops at the Fair Plaza Parking Garage, and the City also describes MicroTransit and ParaTransit services. One-way fares are $1 for adults aged 12 and older and $0.50 for children aged 6–11; children aged 5 and under ride free. Eligible seniors aged 65 and older, Medicare riders and people with disabilities pay $0.50.
Tyler Transit also offers a $2 All-Day Pass and a $10 seven-day regular pass. If you pay cash, bring exact change because operators do not carry change. Transit fares and services may change, so check the official site before you go.
The two-star inn offers rooms in Tyler for visitors planning downtown stops.
FAQs
What are the approximate boundaries of Tyler city centre?
The downtown district is roughly bounded by West Front Street to the south, Border Avenue to the west, the Cotton Belt railroad tracks to the north and Fannin Avenue to the east.
Is parking free in downtown Tyler?
The Fair Plaza and Smith County parking garages are free. Public on-street parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends.
Where is the Visit Tyler Visitor Center?
It is at 110 N. College Ave., Suite 105, Tyler, TX 75702. Its phone number is 903-593-6905.