Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
Texas Music Theater
You can make plans for a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Charles S. Cock House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Hays County Historic Courthouse
You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
San Marcos Premium Outlets
During your visit to San Marcos, you can enjoy retail therapy at San Marcos Premium Outlets. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Texas State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas State University during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Strahan Coliseum
Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
Everything was great, only issue for me is that bathroom doors have glass, not solid wood and it is a sliding door, so dont shut hermetically hahaha
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Onera Wimberley
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels
Everything was great except fridge never really worked. Kept calling for service and they would come asap.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX
Angel the lady who works at the front desk, was very helpful and seeet.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos
Rio Vista
While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
Westover
While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
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 Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
