Rio Vista Travel Guide
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.
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
Texas Hill Country Wine and BBQ Tour From Austin (Small Group)
Top hotels in Rio Vista
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
I hate to be this way, but this place was awful. The staff was nice, but that’s all I can say that’s good. We were there on a busy weekend for TXST, and everything else was sold out, or we would’ve left. Our room was dirty (my wife went to Target and had to buy a thing of chlorine wipes to clean ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Best Western San Marcos
Very good
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
This was our first time staying here and we were very impressed with not only the friendly and professional staff also the Loft was amazing, it was clean , beds were very comfortable it didn't feel like a hotel room we actually felt like home away from home. We will definitely stay here again and ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
the girl that helped when I first got there was rude , but the next day girl that checked us out was ok
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
It’s a place to lay your head. It’s not fancy but it is a simple place to stay in San Marcos. It’s close to campus.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
When I first drove up, I honestly questioned if it was abandoned. The photos made it look much more updated than it was. I didn't realize until I arrived most of the rooms are open to the outside, and I don't love that. My room smelled stale like it had probably been smoked in and there was a frozen ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vista
Downtown San Marcos
While visiting Downtown San Marcos, you might make a stop by sights like San Marcos River and Charles S. Cock House Museum.
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.
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.
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.
