Rio Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Marcos Premium Outlets
During your visit to San Marcos, you can enjoy retail therapy at San Marcos Premium Outlets. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your visit to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Five Mile Dam Park
Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Strahan Coliseum
Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Our pick of the best Rio Vista Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
Property was easy access to hi-way. Room had a leak under the dresser, dead cockroach in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western San Marcos
Only criticism is no coffee facilities in room. Fortunately I was just down the corridor from reception where coffee was on tap.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Clean room and comfy bed. Good pool and easy to get around. No issues
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
The entire stay was excellent, the only thing was we had no signal on the TV the nice girl at the office she even tried to set it up. No iron or iron board, no blow dryer ( not sure if these are included anymore) that was it. It was definitely clean and were assisted promptly when we had problems ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
I love staying here very good customer service
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vista
Downtown San Marcos
While visiting Downtown San Marcos, you might make a stop by sights like San Marcos River and Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
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.
