Rio Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Our pick of the best Rio Vista Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
Parking was well lit, different smell in room, AC was cold, bed was comfortable, minor cosmetic damage, breakfast was small but convenient.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western San Marcos
Staff very friendly and the hotel was conveniently located. Older property but well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
I was disappointed , the floors were very dirty and it looked like the baseboards has never been clean ,underneath the sink was a big hole
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
great, friendly and helpful. Vry clean. I liked the furnished kitchenette. Grandkids loved swimmimg!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Everything was valid
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Clean room, Great breakfast included, complimentary drink when arriving and movie night at the pool was fun my kids enjoyed the free snacks as well.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Texas Music Theater.
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.
