Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
Charles S. Cock House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Hays County Historic Courthouse
You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Texas Music Theater
You can make plans for a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
San Marcos Premium Outlets
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to San Marcos Premium Outlets, a favourite shopping spot in San Marcos. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Texas State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas State University during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Rio Vista Park
Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Activities
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Our pick of the best Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
Rio Vista
While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit San Marcos River and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.
Westover
While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
Millview East
While there might not be top attractions in Millview East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.