Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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
For the price range, this is a nice hotel. The rooms are cleaner than some of the other places in the area, and the breakfast buffet was nice. Few minor inconveniences, like walls & ceilings so thin you can hear people laughing/yelling/coughing/stomping above and behind you. You can hear people in ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Much nicer than expected. Staff friendly, great view and walking distance to downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
It was too dirty, and they never cleaned my aunt's room during her three-day stay.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Everything was very nice.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Good
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
It was a good place to stay. My kids enjoyed the indoor pool
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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.
