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Located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, San Marcos has numerous attractions, especially for the adventure-seeking visitor. At the center of the city is the San Marcos River, which offers tubing. The nearby Rio Vista Falls has three drops for a great kayaking adventure. Explorers can visit the Wonder World activity center to discover a cave formed by an earthquake.
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1. Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
The Central Texas Wing hangar houses seven CAF aircraft for which our Wing has maintenance and restoration responsibility: the C-47 That’s All, Brother, a very-rare flying P-39Q Bell Airacobra, the B-25J Yellow Rose, a Beech C-45 Expeditor, a North American T-6, a BT-13 Valiant undergoing a frame up restoration, and a Cessna U-3A Administrator. Other aircraft in the hangar are privately owned by CAF members or CAF sponsor groups, and used to support the missions of the CAF. Among these are a T-6, a Japanese Kate replica, built for the movie Tora, Tora, Tora, and a Bell 47 Helicopter.
Reviewed By 660donnal - Chagrin Falls, United States
We arrived to find the old WWII DC3 "That's All Brother" had just landed there a few hours earlier and we were treated to a tour of it by one of the volunteers. They are planning a trans-Atlantic flight to France later this summer with the plane to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy.They are also touring the USA to various airports and air shows with the plane this year. The restoration of the plane was meticulous. We went into the massive hangar which was built in 1943 and were in awe over the diversity of the aircraft, some still in the process of being restored. There's a small museum of military artifacts which was exceptional. Definitely one of the best air museums we've seen. Free. They accept donations. If you go to San Marcos, don't miss seeing the crystal clear spring-fed waters of the San Marcos River Falls. A true sight to behold.
2. The Wittliff Collections
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Founded in 1986, the Wittliff Collections are devoted to collecting and preserving the creative legacy of the Southwest and to fostering “the spirit of place” in the wider world through the acquisition of significant archives and works of the Southwest’s literature, film and music, as well as the photography of the Southwest and Mexico. The Wittliff Collections welcome visitors, tours, and classes, host lectures, readings, and symposia, assist researchers, and present major exhibitions year-round from their archival repositories in over 6,600 square feet of viewing space.
3. Silo Gallery & Glass Studio
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Silo Gallery & Glass Studio is just 5 miles from Wimberley, 9 miles from San Marcos, TX is one mile from Wimberley Glassworks and across the street from Middleton Brewery. Tours, classes, 3D fine art gallery, with gifts for everyone. Find jewelry, sculpture, fused and cast glass pieces for entertaining or to enjoy around the home. This purpose built warm glass studio is the largest in Central Texas. Relax next to the beautiful grotto with two waterfalls and a koi pond.
Reviewed By DaveK319 - San Antonio, United States
We got the grand tour from Elissa when we visited - she didn't just show us the space; she also taught us about the processes, the art, and the artists. Really amazing stuff! We will definitely be back for one of the classes.
4. Studio San Martian
Studio San Martian is an artist-owned co-op featuring a gallery retail space, working studio space and tea room. The studio hosts a variety of different art forms represented by Texas artists as well as services and events such as classes, workshops, painting parties, Chinese inspired tea service, music, poetry, film, meditation events and much more!
