San Marcos Guidebook
Food scene
I personally enjoy the unique taco's here at Fuego. Open 24/7 except for Monday's when they are closed.
10 locals recommend
Fuego Tortilla Grill
913 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdI personally enjoy the unique taco's here at Fuego. Open 24/7 except for Monday's when they are closed.
A farm-to-table restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch dishes.
62 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery
215 N LBJ DrA farm-to-table restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch dishes.
Sean Patricks
202 E San Antonio StA cozy spot for a pint of Guinness and classic pub fare.
Industry
110 E Martin Luther King DrA trendy spot for craft cocktails and a small-plates menu.
Graduation or large party? Excellent restaurant where you can make a reservation to fit your group.
12 locals recommend
Grins Restaurant
802 N LBJ DrGraduation or large party? Excellent restaurant where you can make a reservation to fit your group.
Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery
700 N LBJ DrShopping
Just a few minutes away, this outdoor shopping mall features exclusive brands such as Bally, Gucci, Prada, Victoria's Secret, Lululemon Athletica and more!
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Just a few minutes away, this outdoor shopping mall features exclusive brands such as Bally, Gucci, Prada, Victoria's Secret, Lululemon Athletica and more!
Right next to the Premium Outlets you'll find the Disney Outlet, Express Outlet, Kay Jewelers, Levi's Outlet, Croc's and so much more. Also I love a brunch at the Cracker Barrel
88 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthRight next to the Premium Outlets you'll find the Disney Outlet, Express Outlet, Kay Jewelers, Levi's Outlet, Croc's and so much more. Also I love a brunch at the Cracker Barrel
The Square is a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining district with unique boutiques, vintage stores, and restaurants. Just 5 minutes away
The Square, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
The Square is a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining district with unique boutiques, vintage stores, and restaurants. Just 5 minutes away
A fun destination for treasure hunting, the Kyle Flea Market has over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and more.
Kyle Flea Market
1119 N Old Hwy 81A fun destination for treasure hunting, the Kyle Flea Market has over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and more.
Float the River
Three spots I would recommend going to.
1. City Park to Rio Vista Park
2. Dan's Fish Camp (Shuttle)
3. Texas State Tubes
This is the spot to grab a tube and jump on in!
0.6 miles down the river will take you to Rio Vista Park, the most popular park in town and a good spot to get out.
I have 6 tubes that you can borrow, if you need more tubes the Sam Marcos Lions Club tube rental near City park can help.
City Park
This is the spot to grab a tube and jump on in!
0.6 miles down the river will take you to Rio Vista Park, the most popular park in town and a good spot to get out.
I have 6 tubes that you can borrow, if you need more tubes the Sam Marcos Lions Club tube rental near City park can help.
You can drive and park here. You can pay for tubes and the shuttle to take up up the river where they will drop you in. After floating down you will end up back where you can get into your car. This float will last about 3~4 hours.
32 locals recommend
Don's Fish Camp
105 Nelle LnYou can drive and park here. You can pay for tubes and the shuttle to take up up the river where they will drop you in. After floating down you will end up back where you can get into your car. This float will last about 3~4 hours.
You will drive and park here. You float down the river and then shuttle back to where your car is at. Year round 72° spring fed river system! The float takes about 3 hours, depending on recent weather.
Website for pricing > https://texasstatetubes.com/
Save 10 bucks by bringing your own tube.
24 locals recommend
Texas State Tubes
2024 North Old Bastrop HighwayYou will drive and park here. You float down the river and then shuttle back to where your car is at. Year round 72° spring fed river system! The float takes about 3 hours, depending on recent weather.
Website for pricing > https://texasstatetubes.com/
Save 10 bucks by bringing your own tube.
Near San Marcos
Less than 30 minutes away, places to go if you would like to branch out during a longer stay.
25 minutes to Schlitterbahn, tube the Guadalupe river and downtown New Braunfels
182 locals recommend
New Braunfels
25 minutes to Schlitterbahn, tube the Guadalupe river and downtown New Braunfels
35 minutes away, The circuit of America's will have year round concerts, F1 and NASCAR racing. Good combination with a weekend floating the river.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd35 minutes away, The circuit of America's will have year round concerts, F1 and NASCAR racing. Good combination with a weekend floating the river.
Sightseeing
Take a glass-bottom boat tour of the Spring Lake and learn about the area's natural history.
40 locals recommend
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
211 San Marcos Springs DrTake a glass-bottom boat tour of the Spring Lake and learn about the area's natural history.
Explore the cave, take a train ride, and see exotic animals at this unique amusement park.
58 locals recommend
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
1000 Prospect StExplore the cave, take a train ride, and see exotic animals at this unique amusement park.
The Wittliff Collections
Talbot StreetA museum that showcases the art and culture of the Southwest.
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter RoadA great spot for hiking and bird watching.
A thrilling zipline tour through the Texas Hill Country with stunning views 20 minutes away
113 locals recommend
Wimberley Zipline Adventures
376 Winn Valley DrA thrilling zipline tour through the Texas Hill Country with stunning views 20 minutes away
City advice
What to pack
Some items to pack
Water shoes for the river, sun glasses, a water proof speaker, a cooler and extra bag of ice are nice for a float.