Tyler, known as the Rose Capital of America, has been named a certified retirement community, known for its low cost of living, exceptional educational opportunities, excellent health care (including the addition of the new University of Texas Medical School), fantastic shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. With grand neighborhoods of historic homes lining brick paved streets, many beautiful parks, jogging & bike trails, Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, the Coldwell Zoo, Tyler Rose Garden, Tyler Museum of Art (located on the campus of Tyler Jr. College), Tyler Main Street Gallery, East Texas Symphony orchestra (performing at the state-of-the-art UT Tyler Cowan Center or Liberty Hall), and several wineries and breweries, Tyler is truly a place where small town charm meets big city culture!