Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
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.
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.
Hays County Historic Courthouse
You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Very clean rooms! The staff is always so nice and the hotel is very clean. I’ve stayed here multiple times and this is my fav place to stay.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
The staff is always friendly and I can always count on cold air conditioning and hot water in the shower for a very affordable rate
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
The room was very clean, and
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
Clean room and excellent location
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Staff very friendly. Property is well located. Older facility that was well maintained and very clean.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
One of the nicer hotels I’ve stayed in at New Braunfels.
Reviewed on 2 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.
