10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in San Marcos That You Shouldn't Miss

We offer Canoe/Kayak Instruction, guided tours and rentals by reservation.

A closed water supply from a natural spring at one end creates a unique environment for plants and animals found only on this river also popular with swimmers, snorkelers and for inner tubing.

San Marcos Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. You're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round. San Marcos Premium Outlets is located 30 minutes south of Austin and 45 minutes north of San Antonio. Complimentary hourly shuttle service is available from Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center. Shuttle service from San Antonio and Austin is also available.

Wimberley Glass Works is the premier custom blown-glass lighting and art glass designer in Texas, ready to craft the perfect art piece for your home or office. Our free live glassblowing demonstrations to the public are ongoing throughout the day Thursday through Sunday. We want your trip plans to be perfect so please check our website for up to date demo details. During this time, the gallery and studio are open to the public now, but with limited capacity. There's lots of room to spread out and outdoor seating on our patio under the oaks if you need to wait. Take a tour of our latest outdoor art installation, the Glass Garden Menagerie. Looking forward to having you visit, the Glassworks Team

Run by Texas State University, The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena) introduces visitors to the lush diversity of the San Marcos Springs and intricate system of waterways. We are open daily to the public and offer glass-bottom boat tours (by reservation), paddling and snorkel tours (by reservation), a Wetlands Boardwalk and a Discovery Hall with interactive exhibits and aquaria.

Texas State Tubes is a family owned, student operated, premier floating service provider along the San Marcos River in Martindale, Texas. We provide all of your tubing needs i.e. shuttle services, rider and cooler tube rentals, waterproof merchandise, air pumps, and coolers. Our employees will assist you from the moment you arrive to ensure a memorable floating experience! No glass or styrofoam allowed on the river

PaddleSMTX is the go-to outfitter for Kayak and Paddle Board rentals, along with nightly glow kayaking tours on the San Marcos river. Experience the Ultimate Glowing paddle adventure with our Crystal Kayak Glow Night tours. This is our most popular tour that is truly an experience you shouldn’t miss. Each kayak is equipped with waterproof LED lighting that makes for a glowing spectacle of awesomeness.

Roughhouse Brewing is a family-run craft brewery located on 5 acres of the Pasternak family ranch just south of Wimberley. Focusing on farmhouse ales, Roughhouse offers a lineup of dry, crisp, refreshing beers to enjoy on a hot Texas day! The brewery and taproom is housed in a wooden barn with plenty of shady outdoor seating (indoor access limited during COVID-19). The facility is pet- and kid-friendly and offers a full menu of scratchmade food using ingredients primarily sourced from Texas producers. Come visit the brewery and taproom, open every weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Draught beers and bottles to-go are available for purchase, along with wine, cider and non-alcoholic options sourced from other Texas providers. Visit our website for up-to-date hours and event information.