San Marcos boasts a number of attractions. At the heart of the city is the crystal clear San Marcos River, a longtime favorite for tubing and relaxation. You can get tube rentals for the Eskimo Hut, Whitewater River Taxi & Tube Rental or Lion's Club Tube Rentals
We have a beautiful dam at Rio Vista Park named Rio Vista Falls that offers three adventurous drops perfect for tubing or kayaking. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at Power Olympic Outdoor Center, Spencer Canoes, and TG Canoes & Kayaks.
The River's source is at the fresh water springs of Aquarena Center. Here you can ride glass bottom boats and discover the unique plant and animal species that live in the crystal clear San Marcos River. Aquarena features several historical sites within the park and a wetlands walkway, which is a great site for birding.
At Wonder World, you can explore an earthquake-formed cave and ride to the peak of the 110-foot Tejas Observation Tower. There you will experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country like never before. You can also take a unique train ride through Mystery Mountain into the wildlife petting park.
San Marcos also has a large greenbelt for many hiking trails visit San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance for more info.
San Marcos has numerous campgrounds to visit and stay at:
Canyon Trails RV Park , Leisure Camp & RV Park, Pecan Park, Pecan Park Retreat,Plum Creek RV Resort, San Marcos Springs RV Park, Shady Grove , Wolf Creek Ranch.
For playgrounds and pools visit any of the following Rio Vista Pool, San Marcos Activity Center and the Parks and Recreation Dept.
For the racing enthusiast, Thunder Hill Raceway offers BMX racing and a variety of auto races throughout the year.
You can try your hand in bowling at Sunset Bowling Lanes, golf at the Quail Creek Country Club, Southwest Golf Range, Texas State University Golf Course, roller-skating at The Zone or see a movie at our two movie theaters: Starplex and Showplace.
Want to learn to scuba dive, visit The Dive Shop or try to skydive with SkyDive San Marcos.
Nightlife/Clubs/Bars/Live Music are a plenty at Cheatha,m Street Warehouse, The Den, Draft Choice, Green Parrot, Jack's Roadhouse, Lucy's, Nephews , Restless Wind, Riley's Tavern , Rocky Larues, Showdown, The Tavern, Triple Crown
Other attractions include the Millie Seaton Collection of Dolls and Toys, the Calaboose Museum of African-American History, the Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, the Southwestern Writers Collection, and the LBJ Museum of San Marcos which opened December 2006.
