Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
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.
Rio Vista Park
Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your visit to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Five Mile Dam Park
Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour
Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Texas Hill Country Wine and BBQ Tour From Austin (Small Group)
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
The cabin was a little small, but it was immaculately clean and well maintained. It was chilly and rainy that weekend, so we didn’t check out the pool. Overall, it was very nice.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Delicious breakfast and affordable prices to stay.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
Very clean the staff were very helpful and it wasn't far from where we were going
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
I stayed in room 138, it was humid in the room the entire time I was there. The plug situation left a lot to the imagination, you had to leave certain light switches on in order for the refrigerator to work as well as the plug in the bathroom area. The mattresses were lumpy. I did feel safe and the ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Good rooms
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
The clean rooms were clean. The the breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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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.
