Take in the riverside beauty of San Marcos
Enjoy the area's art galleries, live music and theater scene and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in San Marcos. Renowned for its shopping, riverfront and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in San Marcos
Do you want to find attractions to visit in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that San Marcos has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- The Island (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
- Wimberley Valley Winery (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Texas Tubes (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
- The Bandit Golf Club (18.7 mi / 30.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of San Marcos
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, San Marcos is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- San Marcos River (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Blue Hole Regional Park (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
- Jacob's Well Natural Area (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Prince Solms Park (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Comal River (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
Transportation to and around San Marcos
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), the closest airport, located 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from the city center.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is San Marcos Station.