• Twenty perecent of the U.S.'s commercial roses come from Tyler, Texas.Roses image by Andy Merrett from Fotolia.com
  
  Tyler, Texas is home to the University of Texas at Tyler and has a population of about 109,000 people. It is also referred to as the "Rose Capital of the World," as about 20 percent of all roses in the U.S. come from Tyler. Tyler is also a popular city for retirees to move. Attractions include the Rose museum, Caldwell Zoo, two lakes, several golf courses, shopping and restaurants. Tyler offers some excellent weekend getaway options.
  
  

Country Getaway

• Located 10 minutes from downtown Tyler, Country Getaway is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend away from home. The Main House has four unique rooms available; the Ranch House has two unique rooms; and the Honeymoon Cottage is a private cottage for you and your loved one. All rooms offer lovely lake views of the property's private lake. You can also paddle boat, canoe, fish and hike over 100 acres of private land.
  
  Country Getaway
  5353 CR1185
  Tyler, TX 75704
  903-593-5108
  countrygetaway.net
  
  

The Woldert-Spence Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn

• The Woldert-Spence Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn is Tyler's oldest B&B. Built in 1859, this historic landmark is quite close to downtown Tyler. The property offers eight different rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Some rooms have fireplaces or private porches/balconies. They also have a Jacuzzi and complimentary access to the YMCA across the street.
  
  The Woldert-Spence Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn
  611 W. Woldert
  Tyler, Texas 75702
  903-533-9057
  woldert-spence.com
  
  

Kiepersol Estates Bed and Breakfast

• Kiepersol Estates Bed and Breakfast offers five unique, luxurious rooms, each with a private bathroom. Three of the rooms have private porches with hot tubs. The property also has a fully functioning winery on site and serves its own wine in the restaurant, which is open daily for lunch and dinner. There is also a bar and lounge that opens at 4:00 p.m. daily. All rooms come with a king-size bed, complimentary breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet, TV and ceiling fan.
  
  Kiepersol Estates Bed and Breakfast
  3933 FM 344 E
  Tyler, TX 75703
  903-894-3300
  kiepersol.com