Guidebook for San Marcos
Everything Else
This is THE place to rent your tube, locker and purchase shuttle tickets! Most people jump in the river at this spot and float down the river to Rio Vista Falls where you'll catch the shuttle back.
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveThis is THE place to rent your tube, locker and purchase shuttle tickets! Most people jump in the river at this spot and float down the river to Rio Vista Falls where you'll catch the shuttle back.
Texas State University
601 University DrCampus
Formerly known as Aquarena Springs, glass bottom boat tours of the springs.
40 locals recommend
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
211 San Marcos Springs DrFormerly known as Aquarena Springs, glass bottom boat tours of the springs.
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
1000 Prospect StCave tour and wildlife sanctuary
Skydive Spaceland San Marcos
517 Airfield RdSkydiving
Three Dudes Winery
125 Old Martindale RdWinery on the San Marcos River
Bobcat Stadium
1100 Aquarena Springs DrBobcat Stadium
Texas State-San Marcos Golf
1351 Post RdGolf
The best ice cream shop and only homemade ice cream in town with some funky flavors. Always features a flavor of the month suggested by a customer!
13 locals recommend
Rhea's Ice Cream- SMTX
318 N LBJ DrThe best ice cream shop and only homemade ice cream in town with some funky flavors. Always features a flavor of the month suggested by a customer!
Sewell Park
601 University DrGreat park on the San Marcos River and near campus.
Shopping
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Shopping
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthShopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheatham Street Warehouse
119 Cheatham StLive music
Located in a historic building, nice atmosphere, outdoor seating area, huge beer selection, good Irish/Texan food.
12 locals recommend
Sean Patricks
202 E San Antonio StLocated in a historic building, nice atmosphere, outdoor seating area, huge beer selection, good Irish/Texan food.
Located in the tiny town of Hunter, Riley's is the oldest bar in Texas. It was the first bar to obtain a liquor license after prohibition. Laid back atmosphere, live music, great outdoor seating.
21 locals recommend
Riley's Tavern
8894 FM1102Located in the tiny town of Hunter, Riley's is the oldest bar in Texas. It was the first bar to obtain a liquor license after prohibition. Laid back atmosphere, live music, great outdoor seating.
Essentials
H-E-B
641 E Hopkins StGroceries and FREE air for your river tubes!