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What to do and see in San Marcos, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Paddle With Style
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
We offer Canoe/Kayak Instruction, guided tours and rentals by reservation.
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. 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.
4. San Marcos River
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4.5 based on 392 reviews
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.
Reviewed By WhatMomsThink - Austin, United States
GO! Grab your friends, partners, kids and hop in for the chillest float session around. Pack a cooler in a float and rug it behind you, bring reef safe sunscreen to protect the water critters & a wide brimmed hat because you'll be in the water a few hrs! Use tube rental places or fare on your own, either way is a guaranteed good time. If you go on your own, uses share ride service to get you back to your car!
5. San Marcos Premium Outlets
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4.5 based on 987 reviews
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.
Reviewed By christopherm339 - Vicenza, Italy
Love the amount of shops and the prices! A must go in San Marcos. Jimmy choo and Victoria secret are a must visit!
6. Wimberley Glassworks
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
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
7. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
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.
8. Texas State University Bobcat Stadium
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Moved2Texas - Austin, United States
We went to the homecoming game at Bobcat Stadium. The stadium has grown up since the move to FBS football. The stadium features nice sight lines, decent parking options and good food choices. Beer and wine are available for purchase inside the stadium. The main concession stands have basic stadium food. They also have vendor concession areas including Chick-Fil-A and local pizza and BBQ restaurants. Good and beer are reasonably priced, as are tickets. Even the football team itself is somewhat improved, giving a more entertaining game inside the stadium. The stadium has added larger screens in the stadium and donated their old screens to the TXST baseball field. It now seats about 35,000 people but needs more fans to fill the seats! It was a fun day and we enjoyed our visit!
9. Middleton Brewing
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
10. Texas State Tubes
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
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
