Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
Five Mile Dam Park
Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Good breakfast. Some items were not hot. Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Service,
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Very clean and comfortable bed nice climate and very relaxing
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Room was spotless
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
Easy great price will go back!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX
The room was spotless and the staff was curtious. The only thing wrong was the water pressure in the sink was very weak and the foundation on both beds made horrible noise when you moved around in it.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
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.
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.
Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
- Charles S. Cock House Museum
- Hays County Historic Courthouse
- San Marcos Plaza Park
- San Marcos Premium Outlets
- Jacob's Well Natural Area
- Whitewater Amphitheatre
- New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside
- The Island
- Canyon Lake
- Blue Hole Regional Park
- Rio Vista Park
- Prince Solms Park
- Chapel Dulcinea
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels
- Aquarena Springs Museum
