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Tyler offers its residents and visitors a wide variety of activities, whether it's family activities, dining out, cultural experiences or history, there is a lot to do and learn.

If I were moving away from East Texas, these are the 5 restaurants that I would have a final meal from!

Don't you hate it when you love love love a restaurant and it becomes your go-to spot, but it doesn't last? Many of them are Mom and Pop restaurants that are passed down through generations. Can you name some of them?

We love our brisket & are passionate that we know which bbq places do it right! Especially when East Texas joints get some recognition. .

Getting on this coveted list is not a typical feat - it's not just the cream of the crop. It's the best of the best and both Tyler and Longview are in it.

Two East Texas establishments are home to the best BBQ sandwiches in the state - the Mother Clucker and the Brown Pig.

'If there was a state meat, it surely would be brisket. Texans take it seriously.' Those are the words spoken from Nick Pencis about BBQ and Stanley Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler. When it comes to brisket, Stanley's is among the standouts in Texas and they've been serving up pit smoked BBQ for more than 50 years right here in Tyler.

Win free lunch for you and 7 co-workers at Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler!  Just enter the raffle and use your Rock-A-Holic points to try to win! We'll pick a winner every-other week and take you and the crew out for free BBQ at one of Texas Monthly's favorite BBQ joints in the state - Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler...