San Marcos
Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city? San Marcos offers the perfect escape — a charming blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and big attractions, all nestled in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country.
Home to Texas State University — the state’s fifth-largest university — San Marcos has long been a hub of education and culture. The university first opened its doors in 1899 as the Southwest Texas State Normal School, and its influence still shapes the vibrant energy of the city today.
At the heart of the city flows the stunning San Marcos River, a crystal-clear, spring-fed treasure perfect for outdoor fun. Whether you're into canoeing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, or tubing, the river has something for everyone.
With a population of over 60,000 and growing, San Marcos is ideally located along the I-35 corridor. It’s nearly halfway between Austin (just 29 miles to the north) and San Antonio (50 miles to the south). Even Dallas and Houston are just a 4- to 5-hour drive away, making San Marcos a convenient getaway from anywhere in Texas.
Stay in a Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn in the Area...
Rustic Ridge Bed and Breakfast
Canyon Lake
20th Anniversary Special - Check out our website for details
Enjoy a romantic getaway for two. This secluded cedar log cabin overlooks a pond into beautiful Texas sunsets. You will have the cabin with a gated entrance all to yourself. Close to Potters Creek Park on Canyon Lake.
Stay at a great resort in the Area...
Canyon Lake Cabins | Summit Vacation & RV Resort | New Braunfels TX
on the Guadalupe River
Cabin Rentals, Vacation Rentals and RV Park located on the Guadalupe River 4 miles from Canyon Lake and a short drive to New Braunfels, TX. This scenic Texas Hill Country Resort provides the perfect vacation destination to enjoy Guadalupe River tubing, mini-golf, pools, hot tubs, playgrounds, sand volleyball and resort amenities. Also a perfect Canyon Lake venue and event space for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events.
Looking for a great restaurant in the Area?
The Original Black's BBQ
Austin, Lockhart, New Braunfels, and San Marcos, TX
We are the oldest bbq restaurant in Texas always owned by the same family. Since our humble beginnings in the little town of Lockhart, TX, our family has pioneered and perfected true Texas barbecue. Today, five generations of Black's have made it possible to serve over 50 million guests from around the world. Four locations in central Texas to serve you: Lockhart, the BBQ Capital of Texas, Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels.
Looking for Real Estate in the Area?
Jennifer Hellums
Lockhart, TX
Jennifer Hellums of CENTURY 21 The Hills Realty serves all of Central Texas
Counseling and Assessment Services
Tourist Attractions in the San Marcos Area:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (formerly Aquarena Center)
Ride the glass bottom boats and see the plant life and wildlife
species that live in the crystal clear San Marcos River.
Wonder World Park
- San Marcos, Texas
Explore an earthquake-formed cave and ride to the top of the Tejas Observation Tower.
It is the most visited cave in Texas.
The Commemorative
Air Force Exhibit
The World War II artifacts museum is located in a huge wooden World War II
hangar and contains weapons, captured documents, uniforms, photos, radios, cameras and
aircraft equipments on loan or donated to the Commemorative Air Force.
Schlitterbahn
Waterpark Resort
America's most favorite Waterpark resort in nearby New Braunfels.
Historic Gruene
Tourists' favorite historic town. Go there once, and you will want to go back.
Canyon Lake
Enjoy the water sports available at this 80 mile lake shoreline.
Touring Texas
This web site provides tourist information for the state of Texas with links to over 100
cities and towns throughout Texas.
Natural Bridge
Caverns
Texas' largest caverns. Located west of New Braunfels, Texas.
Natural Bridge
Wildlife Ranch
Take a safari drive thru Texas style. Located west of New Braunfels, Texas.
Things to do in San Marcos:
- The crystal clear water of the San Marcos River offers perfect tubing, swimming, and sunbathing.
- Take a walking or trolley tour of historic San Marcos.
- Enjoy nature watching and photography at its finest.
- Take the glass-bottom boats tour at Aquarena Center.
- Shopping at the world-class factory outlet stores and local tourist stores.
- Antique shopping in the area - some of the best in Texas.
- Dining at the river front or downtown restaurants.
- Visiting Art Centers and Museums.
- A "must" on any tourist’s list is the 246 acres of parks with the San Marcos River running through 150 acres of this parkland.
- New Braunfels and Historic Gruene are only 30 minutes away.
- Canyon Lake with its 80 miles of scenic shoreline is
only 45 minutes away.
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