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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
"Great place to stay. You can go through the gates on level 1 and be in the line of the body sled ride. Your bands will open the gates. They have a sign on them saying guess only entrance. Fun place. Awesome AC!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
"The hotel is in a great location and the staff was kind. My only complaint is how thin the walls are. I could hear the neighbors loud and clear. If you stay here, perhaps request a quiet room. Other than that, the hotel was great. After returning from a hot day, cookies and cucumber water greet you ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
"Beautiful facilities, great staff, great value"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
"Room wasn’t cleaned well had a bunch of dog hair and leftover open food in the fridge with roaches… honestly as long as we got to have the dog there it wasn’t that bad for the price it’s just the roach part that was nasty but it’s Texas at the end of the day"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North
"Not very helpful, room was not what they had on their website. No fridge tv not working,"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
