Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
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.
Hays County Historic Courthouse
You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
The room ok not really clean like last year
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
New updated hotel, rooms look great and the beds were amazing. Ladies at the front desk were super helpful! Great staff! Great Hotel!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
The room was very clean and comfortable and the front desk staff and kitchen staff were so friendly and sweet. We will return soon as we visit Buda frequently. What is your policy on pets? We have a small Yorkie dog that we’d like to take with us next week.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
Nice stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Yes clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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 San Marcos River and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.
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.
