San Marcos (Texas) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county sear of Hays County, Texas, United States, that extends into Caldwell and Guadalupe counties
About San Marcos (Texas)
San Marcos is often considered a college town, with the huge percentage of the population attending or supporting Texas State University-San Marcos. Most bars, restaurants, and attractions are centered around services to a college crowd. There is also a considerable conservationist mindset associated with the local rivers and endangered species. Several species live only in the headwaters of the San Marcos River.
Top Attractions in San Marcos (Texas)
Explore the best things to see and do in San Marcos (Texas):
- ★Calaboose African American History Museum
- ★Downtown (The Square)
- ★Five Mile Dam Park
- ★Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club
- ★LBJ Museum
- ★Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - Texas State University
- ★Movies in the Park
- ★Purgatory Creek Natural Area
Where to Eat in San Marcos (Texas)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Grins
- 🍴Herbert's Taco Hut
- 🍴Ivar's River Pub
- 🍴Palmer's Restaurant, Bar & Courtyard
- 🍴San Marcos BBQ
Where to Stay in San Marcos (Texas)
- 🏨Blair House Inn
- 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites
- 🏨Comfort Suites Near Texas State University
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos
- 🏨Red Roof Inn San Marcos
- 🏨Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos (Texas) Travel Guide Sections
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