Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Our pick of the best Downtown San Marcos Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Air kicked on a lot but didn’t keep the room cool. Breakfast was cold
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Clean room ,Staff ,Family-friendly , Laundry friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
I will be returning again soon!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Awesome staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Hacienda del Rio
We loved our stay, especially the river access. Staff was terrific and the room was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Very clean room,
Reviewed on 17 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.
