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Live every day with the beauty of nature. Indulge in the splendors of the Texas Hill Country. San Marcos offers its residents and visitors the excitement and recreation of a natural adventure, but still provides the peace and tranquility to let you sit back, relax, and escape from it all.

San Marcos, home to Texas State University, is conveniently situated halfway between San Antonio and Austin. Although San Marcos is within easy driving distance of these metropolitan areas, it remains a world away from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

San Marcos teems with some of the most unique attractions Texas has to offer. Every year millions of visitors from both the United States and Mexico delight in the serene beauty as well as the attractions of San Marcos.

Whether you're leisurely tubing down the gentle current of the San Marcos River, bargain hunting at our beautifully landscaped outlet malls, or wandering through Downtown and the Historic Districts to learn the San Marcos story, this beautiful city provides the perfect setting for long time residents as well as visitors.

San Marcos has also been recognized in various areas.

San Marcos Ranks in “Best Places to Raise Your Kids” in the United States

BusinessWeek today released their annual ranking of the best places to raise your kids in the United States, and not only did San Marcos make the cut, but according to Yahoo! Real Estate, San Marcos made the Top 10! BusinessWeek partnered with OnBoard Informatics, a New York-based provider of real estate analysis, in order to conduct their analysis of the 50 states. In order for a town to be included, they had to have at least 45,000 residents and a median income of between $40,000 and $125,000. Read more

San Marcos Designated as a "Texas Treasures Community"

The communities of Nacogdoches, San Marcos and Waxahachie were named the second annual recipients of the First Lady’s Texas Treasures Award during a special presentation given on February 16, 2010 by First Lady Anita Perry at the Texas Travel Industry Association’s Unity Dinner. The award, sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Office of the First Lady, recognizes communities that showcase a passionate commitment to community preservation efforts through their participation in THC programs. Read more