San Marcos

Blanco River
1650 River Lodge

Joins the San Marcos a few miles down stream. It's not as big or visited as the San Marcos.

San Marcos River

The river that made the city runs through town. There are many parks and restaurants along the river, and it's pretty much impossible to see any of San Marcos without seeing a lot of the river.

Wonder World

A cave and theme park. With a train.

Movies in the Park
512-393-8400

Every other Monday in June and July, by Parks and Recreation

Rio Vista Park
free

When the old dam was nearing collapse, the city decided to replace it with an artificial whitewater course. The new addition to the park has made it tremendously popular with swimmers, tubers, and boaters alike. There are also rope swings, good picnic areas, and a great playground just up the river.

Texas Water Safari
921 Aquarena Springs Dr.
512-738-6607
free
10 AM
at Aquarena Center

A marathon boat race down the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers. It begins at Aquarena Springs at 10 AM the second saturday of June and passes several local river crossings within a few hours.

Aquarena Center - Texas State University
921 Aquarena Springs Dr.
512-245-7570
$8
10 AM - 5 PM

Nature center, springs, wetlands, glass bottomed boats.

Sights And Sounds of Christmas
San Marcos Plaza Park
Free
6pm-11pm

An annual Christmas festival that takes place on the first weekend of December. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Lots of booths for food and local art. Also performances by local school children and dance schools.