Guidebook for San Marcos
Food Scene
Good food and atmosphere, reasonably priced. Locally owned in San Marcos.
62 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery
215 N LBJ DrGood food and atmosphere, reasonably priced. Locally owned in San Marcos.
Beautiful courtyard with stunning water fountain. Good food, excellent happy hour.
54 locals recommend
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore StBeautiful courtyard with stunning water fountain. Good food, excellent happy hour.
Great date night spot. Exceptional menu and a great wine and cocktail list.
17 locals recommend
Cody's Restaurant Bar & Patio
690 Center Point RdGreat date night spot. Exceptional menu and a great wine and cocktail list.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th Stwww.bluedahliabistro.com
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StWeekend brunch drink specials and creative tacos!
Kolaches!! Try the philly cheese steak kolache.
www.dosgatoskolaches.com
13 locals recommend
Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery
700 N LBJ DrKolaches!! Try the philly cheese steak kolache.
www.dosgatoskolaches.com
A-Tan Asian bistro & Sushi bar
Delicious, fresh Sushi.
www.atansushibar.com
One of our favorite restaurants! Great menu and wine list. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. www.huisache.com
101 locals recommend
Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio StOne of our favorite restaurants! Great menu and wine list. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special occasion. www.huisache.com
Freiheit Country Store
2157 FM1101Fork & Spoon
651 I-35BLGerman restaurant and bakery. One of our favorite brunch spots
El Nopalito
1176 FM306Good breakfast tacos!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the place where all the greatest dancers in Texas go for great music and a good time. If you want to see how real Texans two step, take a short drive up to Austin.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThis is the place where all the greatest dancers in Texas go for great music and a good time. If you want to see how real Texans two step, take a short drive up to Austin.
Riley’s was the first bar to open in Texas after prohibition ended. It has a lot of history and a lot of character. Reasonably priced and only 1 mile away.
21 locals recommend
Riley's Tavern
8894 FM1102Riley’s was the first bar to open in Texas after prohibition ended. It has a lot of history and a lot of character. Reasonably priced and only 1 mile away.
Located in historic Grune, Tx is the famous Grune Dance Hall where many country legends have played. The beer is alway cold and the music is always great.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdLocated in historic Grune, Tx is the famous Grune Dance Hall where many country legends have played. The beer is alway cold and the music is always great.
https://wimberleyvalleywine.com/
Winery and Tasting Room
2825 Lone Man Mountain Road, Driftwood TX 78619
(512) 847-2592
Open 7 days a week:
10am-6pm
HOLIDAY HOURS: New Year's Eve 10-6, New Year's Day 12-6
Tasting Fees:
$15 - Try 5 wines and take home a souvenir wine glass
$9 - Try 5 wines
We welcome large groups, however for groups of 12 or more we REQUIRE advanced notice. Call us at (512) 847-2592 to inquire about availability and pricing. Groups without advanced notice may be asked to leave the premises.
Children are allowed but must be supervised and not interfere with the experience of other customers.
Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash.
106 locals recommend
Wimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain Rdhttps://wimberleyvalleywine.com/
Winery and Tasting Room
2825 Lone Man Mountain Road, Driftwood TX 78619
(512) 847-2592
Open 7 days a week:
10am-6pm
HOLIDAY HOURS: New Year's Eve 10-6, New Year's Day 12-6
Tasting Fees:
$15 - Try 5 wines and take home a souvenir wine glass
$9 - Try 5 wines
We welcome large groups, however for groups of 12 or more we REQUIRE advanced notice. Call us at (512) 847-2592 to inquire about availability and pricing. Groups without advanced notice may be asked to leave the premises.
Children are allowed but must be supervised and not interfere with the experience of other customers.
Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash.
Middleton Brewing
101 Oakwood LoopAmazing beer!
John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera RdThis is a great little wine bar of the beaten path. This is a good place to go to get away from all the college age crowd. They always feature works by local artisans and craftsman for sale.
23 locals recommend
Patio Dolcetto
322 Cheatham StThis is a great little wine bar of the beaten path. This is a good place to go to get away from all the college age crowd. They always feature works by local artisans and craftsman for sale.
Cheatham Street Warehouse
119 Cheatham StRiver Road Ice House
1791 Hueco Springs Loop RdShopping
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthFind name brand stores at outlet prices.
Johnny Rockets
3939 IH 35 SCabela's
15570 S I-35 Frontage RdOne stop for all your outdoor needs
Red Rooster Antique & Design Center
971 W San Antonio StAntiques / Junk store
Adele Kerr & Co.
971 W San Antonio StAntiques / Junk store
Max's haus
653 S Seguin AveAntiques / Junk store
Bower Bird Antiques & Curiosities
Antiques / Junk store
Rescued Relics
411 River RdAntiques / Junk store
Blue Hills Antique Mall
6832 TX-123Antiques / Junk store
Essentials
If anything gets left behind during the packing process, there is a Target close by.
11 locals recommend
Target
700 Barnes DrIf anything gets left behind during the packing process, there is a Target close by.
H-E-B
641 E Hopkins StLaundry Basket
1525 Aquarena Springs Dr Open 24 hours
Victory Cleaners
418 S L B J DrDry cleaning and alterations
Spec's Wines, Spirits, and Finer Foods
510 Barnes DrLiquor, beer, wine and fine foods
Gabriel's Wine and Liquor Outlet
4200 I-35Liquor, beer, and wine
CVS Pharmacy
105 Wonder World DrEntertainment & Activities
Have fun in the sun and splash around at the water park.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveHave fun in the sun and splash around at the water park.
The San Marcos River is a great alternative to the overcrowded Comal and Guadalupe rivers. Rent a tube from Lions club and they will shuttle you back to your car after your float is over. http://www.tubesanmarcos.com/about-lions-club.html
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveThe San Marcos River is a great alternative to the overcrowded Comal and Guadalupe rivers. Rent a tube from Lions club and they will shuttle you back to your car after your float is over. http://www.tubesanmarcos.com/about-lions-club.html
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrZDT's Amusement Park
301 W Kingsbury StCircuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdAT&T Center
1 AT&T Center ParkwayGo Spurs!
EVO Entertainment Springtown
1180 Thorpe LnMovie theater, bar, bowling alley
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Marketplace
Movie theater and bar.
Arts & Culture
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaTake a short drive to San Antonio and visit the historic Alamo.
www.lbjmuseum.com
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos is dedicated to President Johnson’s formative years and how his early experiences as a college student and schoolteacher impacted the landmark legislation passed during his presidency from 1963-1969. President Johnson spent his college years in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State Teachers College – now Texas State University – from 1927-1930. Here he honed his political skills and developed a strong commitment to civil rights, education and eliminating poverty. President Johnson announced the creation of the Job Corps program on campus in November, 1964 and signed the Higher Education Act at the university in November, 1965. We
10 locals recommend
LBJ Museum
131 N Guadalupe Stwww.lbjmuseum.com
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos is dedicated to President Johnson’s formative years and how his early experiences as a college student and schoolteacher impacted the landmark legislation passed during his presidency from 1963-1969. President Johnson spent his college years in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State Teachers College – now Texas State University – from 1927-1930. Here he honed his political skills and developed a strong commitment to civil rights, education and eliminating poverty. President Johnson announced the creation of the Job Corps program on campus in November, 1964 and signed the Higher Education Act at the university in November, 1965. We
Charles S. Cock House, erected in 1867, is a modest, vernacular Greek Revival structure and the oldest remaining residential building in San Marcos. For the last 20 years, it has been the home of Cottage Kitchen. Volunteers prepare a home cooked lunch on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charles S. Cock House Museum
400 E Hopkins StCharles S. Cock House, erected in 1867, is a modest, vernacular Greek Revival structure and the oldest remaining residential building in San Marcos. For the last 20 years, it has been the home of Cottage Kitchen. Volunteers prepare a home cooked lunch on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveHarry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StCalaboose African American History Museum
200 Martin Luther King DrExtremely rare and valuable classic cars on display including the world's lowest mileage Tucker !
6 locals recommend
Dick's Classic Car Museum
120 Stagecoach TrailExtremely rare and valuable classic cars on display including the world's lowest mileage Tucker !
Sightseeing
Take a stroll down the river in San Antonio. There are lots of restaurants and shops to keep you busy all day.
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkTake a stroll down the river in San Antonio. There are lots of restaurants and shops to keep you busy all day.
Quaint little Hill Country town with many shops featuring creations by local artisans and craftsmen. Wimberley Market Days is an open air flea market that occurs the first Saturday of every month. Admission is free with a small fee to park on the market day grounds. Also in the area is Blue Hole and Jacob's Well parks and swimming areas.
208 locals recommend
Wimberley
Quaint little Hill Country town with many shops featuring creations by local artisans and craftsmen. Wimberley Market Days is an open air flea market that occurs the first Saturday of every month. Admission is free with a small fee to park on the market day grounds. Also in the area is Blue Hole and Jacob's Well parks and swimming areas.
Lockhart is The Barbecue Capital of Texas ! Featuring three of the oldest and most famous BBQ spots in Texas. Blacks's BBQ, Smitty's Market, and Kruez's Market. The annual Hotrod and Hatter's car show occurs every February in the historic downtown square. Over 60 movies have been filmed in this quaint Texas town.
42 locals recommend
Lockhart
Lockhart is The Barbecue Capital of Texas ! Featuring three of the oldest and most famous BBQ spots in Texas. Blacks's BBQ, Smitty's Market, and Kruez's Market. The annual Hotrod and Hatter's car show occurs every February in the historic downtown square. Over 60 movies have been filmed in this quaint Texas town.