San Marcos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
San Marcos showing a river or creek
Water might not be the first thing you expect to find when you visit inland Texas, but San Marcos is famous for its on-the-water activities.

Tubing on the San Marcos River is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon with a family group or beer-drinking buddies. The trip on the warm and clean spring-fed stream goes through downtown San Marcos and passes Texas State University and lush greenery. If you’d rather stay dry, go to the TSU stadium to watch the Bobcats play American football, visit local breweries and wineries or hit the huge discount shipping malls for fashion at very low prices.

Where to stay in San Marcos

San Marcos which includes a statue or sculpture

Downtown San Marcos

While visiting Downtown San Marcos, you might make a stop by sights like San Marcos River and Texas Music Theater.

Downtown San Marcos
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Rio Vista

While visiting Rio Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Rio Vista Park and San Marcos River.

Rio Vista
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Dunbar

While visiting Dunbar, you might make a stop by sights like Dunbar Park and Calaboose African American History Museum.

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Heritage

While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World and Witliff Collections.

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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 Aquarena Center.

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Westover

While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World and San Marcos River.

Westover
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
108 N I-35, San Marcos, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$162
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious, clean room and comfortable bed. Power was out one night due to storm and hail … thus no elevator. Internet service was annoyingly very weak and short lived or not at all. Toiletries were VERY small ( miniature) and housekeeping was on demand not regularly ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
2.5 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$170
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,497 reviews)
"Close to the highway but quite. And few steps away from outlet mall."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
1001 E Mccarty Ln, San Marcos, TX
The price is AU$220 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$220
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and friendly
"This hotel was clean and staff were very friendly. Food choices for breakfast was not quite the same as most Embassy Suites weve stayed in, not a complaint, just not as many choices."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Studio 6 Buda, TX
Studio 6 Buda, TX
2 out of 5
5163 Overpass Rd, Buda, TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Buda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Stagecoach ...
7.2/10 Good! (634 reviews)
"Needed more pillows. A king size bed should have at least 4 pillows"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Studio 6 Buda, TX
7A Ranch
7A Ranch
3.5 out of 5
333 Wayside Drive, Wimberley, TX
Stay at this cabin in Wimberley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum and Wimberley Zipline Adventures ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
"We stayed in Megs Boarding House for my birthday weekend. Didnt help that it rained and a cold front came thru. But didnt stop us from utilizing the pool. I dont think id stay in megs boarding house again though and would definitely upgrade to a newer cabin. But glad i got to experience staying in ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

7A Ranch
Son's River Ranch Glamping Cabin 32
Son's River Ranch Glamping Cabin 32
3 out of 5
1400 Sherrill Rd, Kingsbury, TX
Stay at this cabin in Kingsbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area.
Son's River Ranch Glamping Cabin 32
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Marcos

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Dec 2019

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3/5 - Okay

Susy
15 Sep 2019

As I had researched, nothing much to do in the area except shop. There are a lot of fast food places, not many or any restaurants.

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