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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.

The delegation of BBQ experts from Texas Monthly made a "Pit Stop" to pay homage to 3 of East Texas' finest (and messiest) establishments

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.

'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.