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San Marcos is a friendly college town, halfway between Austin and San Antonio, Texas. It’s known for its historic downtown square, scenic waterways, cultural fare and the country’s largest premium outlet mall!
The Area’s Most Popular Highlights:
Outdoor Activities
- Paddle, kayak, raft or fish on the San Marcos River
- Enjoy 6.5 miles of hiking at the Spring Lake Preserve
- Take a tour down the Comal River or Guadalupe River
- Take a Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
- Explore Wonder World Park: Only accessible earthquake cave in the U.S.
Take in the Local Culture
- Visit the Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
- Tour the historical Calaboose African American Museum
- Visit the acclaimed Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
- See our oldest residential building: Charles S Cock House Museum
- Be awed by the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History
Enjoy Great Eats and Flights of Fancy
- Stroll SM Downtown Square: Over 300 cafes, museums, and boutiques
- Dazzle your senses at the Three Dude’s Winery
- Enjoy custom brews at the Middleton and Roughhouse Breweries
- Hear fantastic music at Cheatham Street Warehouse
- Be blown away by the artistry of Wimberley Glassworks
- Shop to your heart’s content at the San Marcos Premium Outlets