Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to San Marcos Premium Outlets, a favourite shopping spot in San Marcos. 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.
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.
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
Average hotel Breakfast menu limited and not changed day to day. Hotel room smelled musky and bathroom could use some maintenance.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
I was in town for the Clay Festival in Gruene. The check in was pleasant and easy. Everything was clean and comfortable. And quite. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. And I will stay there next time I come to New Braunfels.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Neat clean room liked the up grade king room extra room and seating
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Awesome staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
The hotel and staff were excellent
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX
Room was clean, but a little humid for some reason.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
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.
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.
