4 Star Places To Visit in San Marcos, Texas, United States (21)

1. 4.5 San Marcos Premium Outlets (999 reviews)
   - HUGE outlet with a wide variety of stores
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Factory Outlets
   
   
   My wife stopped here on forth of July weekend on our way back to Houston. It was in the midst of the Covid 19 case surge in TX, so we were cautious. We drove around the parking lot (huge) and parked near stores we wanted visit. All were responsible controlling the number of customers in the store as necessary, offering hand sanitizer or even requiring its use upon entering. One inconvenience was that some stores did not allow the use of fitting rooms. The return policy for some of those stores was a generous 60 days, but if there was no outlet store near you or you were not planning on returning to San Marcos during that time, you would think twice about purchasing. Other stores did allow the use of fitting rooms and sanitized the stalls as soon as customers would leave them. As a side note, if someone was looking for cool/cold weather items that were typically sold during winter months, there was A LOT of DEEPLY discounted stock - presumably due to the pandemic. See more..
   
2. 4.0 Tanger Outlets San Marcos (422 reviews)
   - Large outlet with wider variety of shops
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Factory Outlets
   
   
   Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Hollister, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Reebok, Banana Republic, Nautica, Kenneth Cole and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in San Marcos. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger. See more..
   
3. 4.5 San Marcos River (400 reviews)
   - Surprised it was so nice
   Bodies of Water
   
   
   A closed water supply from a natural spring at one end creates a unique environment for plants and animals found only on this river also popular with swimmers, snorkelers and for inner tubing. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Wonder World Cave and Park (224 reviews)
   - Better than Natural Bridge Caverns.
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Welcome to Wonder World Park, a one-of-a-kind Theme Park, known as the 1st show cave in Texas. Visitors have enjoyed touring the Balcones Fault Line Cave for over 105 years, and now, the park has many other attractions for family fun and entertainment. Enjoy a guided tour and discover the nation's only true example of an earthquake formed cave. Go deep underground and see up close the devastation of a major quake. Exit by the "Stratavator" and ride high into the sky to the Tejas Observation Tower. Be amazed by the Topsy-Turvy World of the Anti-Gravity House where everything is backwards, even water flows up hill! Board the train and splash through the waterfalls of Mystery Mountain on your way to the Texas Wildlife Petting Park. Educational and fun for ALL ages, Wonder World Park Cave and Attractions is just minutes from I-35 in San Marcos between Austin and San Antonio. Gift shops, free picnic grounds, free parking and much more await your visit. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Wimberley Glassworks (201 reviews)
   - I could have stayed for hours just watching!
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Factory Tours
   
   
   Such an amazing and unique spot hidden in the hill county of Texas. Friendly glass artists will and excited to answer all your questions. Shop for beautiful pieces and stay to see how they are made! A must see for your travels. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Texas State Tubes (98 reviews)
   - Must do with a Great Company!
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM River Rafting & Tubing
   
   
   This was so much fun! We were visiting Austin for the first time and over the weekend, it was highly recommended that we try out the float down the river! I am so glad that we found Texas State Tubes to get us there it was a seamless process from start to finish. We opted for the drive yourself option and rented tubes as well as a cooler tube for the day. We stopped on the way to the start location and picked up drinks and a collapsible cooler. We arrived, checked in, and hit the water within 20 minutes. The entire time we were able to stay connected by all connecting to our cooler so we had a total of 4 floating together. Beware of larger groups on the water 10+ that want to float together and can easily overtake a smaller group. The best thing to do is go with the flow of the river and enjoy it! Will definitely be recommending to anyone who visits! See more..
   
7. 4.5 Texas State University Bobcat Stadium (41 reviews)
   - Fun place to watch a football game
   Arenas & Stadiums
   
   
   I enjoyed it here! Not extremely crowded due to the football team being somewhat disappointing, but I have fun every time I go! See more..
   
8. 4.5 Middleton Brewing (38 reviews)
   - Hidden Gem in the Hill Country
   Breweries
   
   
   What is not to love about this place. Fresh beer made on-site, events like beer pairings with cheese, nice people, a beautiful facility and a rooftop deck overlooking the hill country. We started with their beer flite of 5 different beers (they have over 10 of their own beers on tap all the time) and then became regular customers. My favorite is the Bobcat Red which is a red ale with a decent amount of hops. My wife's favorite is the Topaz Tripel which is a Belgian style tripel at over 9% ABV. Whatever type of beer you like, you will be able to find something here that pleases you. With all the wonderful things Middleton offers, they won't be hidden for long. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Xit Game (19 reviews)
   - Fun experience to exercise your brain!
   This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Escape Games
   
   
   San Marcos first and only Escape Room Game. You Have 60 Minutes. You’re trapped in a room and your adrenaline is surging. Teamwork and sharp wits will help you solve puzzles and regain your freedom. There is nothing virtual about this real-life room escape game See more..
   
10. 4.5 Cheatham Street Warehouse (19 reviews)
    - The Real Deal
    Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Not much to look at, but it is a hallowed spot of Texas Music history. Saw Paul Cauthen this weekend and the joint was jumping. Intimate setting for big time talent. Doesn't get any better. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Patio Dolcetto (15 reviews)
    - Eclectic Atmosphere & good wine
    Wine Bars
    
    
    We visited Patio Dolcetto on a Saturday night. They have “flights” of wine consisting of 3 half glasses of various types of wine- sweet, bold, red, white , etc with 3 half glasses of wines in each flight. They also have wine By the glass and bottle as well as beer. This night they had a jazz band playing outside. It is a very laid back spot with some light food options as well. It was a great place to visit! See more..
    
12. 4.5 Roughhouse Brewing (15 reviews)
    - Great beer
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
    
    
    Roughhouse Brewing is a family-run craft brewery located on 5 acres of the Pasternak family ranch just south of Wimberley. Focusing on farmhouse ales, Roughhouse offers a lineup of dry, crisp, refreshing beers to enjoy on a hot Texas day! The brewery and taproom is housed in a wooden barn with plenty of shady outdoor seating (indoor access limited during COVID-19). The facility is pet- and kid-friendly and offers a full menu of scratchmade food using ingredients primarily sourced from Texas producers. Come visit the brewery and taproom, open every weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Draught beers and bottles to-go are available for purchase, along with wine, cider and non-alcoholic options sourced from other Texas providers. Visit our website for up-to-date hours and event information. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Zelicks (11 reviews)
    - Mardi Gras
    Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Came here for drinks and crawdads! The crawdads were great and so were the Bloody Marys!! These are the best Bloody Marys in town! See more..
    
14. 4.0 Hays County Historic Courthouse (11 reviews)
    - Historic Courthouse
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
    
    
    This historical building is one-of-a-kind; it is gorgeous. It was built in the classical revival style house built in 1908 and in on the National Register of Historic Places. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Two P's & Calli's Boutique (10 reviews)
    - Wonderful Boutique!
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    We come once a year to San Marcos, and have stopped in the lovely boutique each time. The service is unbelievable--- they allow you to leisurely look, but attentive to needs and very helpful! I love the Christian music that is played while shopping. It is just a relaxing time of shopping. The merchandise is different than the average, which makes it fun to shop! See more..
    
16. 4.0 Paper Bear (9 reviews)
    - Kimber
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    Went in on a whim and found a gem! Wonderful place to just walk around and look. So many different things you will never get bored. Fun. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Silo Gallery & Glass Studios (9 reviews)
    - An unusual and worthwhile stop
    Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    Silo Gallery & Glass Studios is just 5 miles from Wimberley, 9 miles from San Marcos, TX. It is one mile from Wimberley Glassworks and across the street from Middleton Brewery. Tours, classes, 3D fine art gallery, with gifts for everyone. Find jewelry, sculpture, fused and cast glass pieces for entertaining or to enjoy around the home. The Architectural showroom and studio is on one side of the koi pond and the Gallery and fused glass studio is on the other side. This purpose built warm glass studio is the largest in Central Texas. Relax next to the beautiful grotto with two waterfalls and a koi pond. A great stop on your journey. See more..
    
18. 4.5 The Marc (7 reviews)
    - You can't go wrong at Texas State for Musical Theatre
    Wednesday: 8:30 PM - 2:00 AM Theaters
    Good production values at this college theatre located at Texas State. A very good value for the price! See more..
    
19. 4.0 Strahan Coliseum (6 reviews)
    - Cozy
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    Been here several time on different occasions and it is a pleasant coliseum, pretty much all seats are good. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Escape Space Games San Marcos (5 reviews)
    - The Play Room
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    We design rooms with a specific theme or story line! Within these rooms, you'll find various puzzles, clues, and mysteries that you and your group will need to solve before your time runs out!! You will be given 60 mins to solves the puzzles and escape! You will have to work together as a team in order to accomplish your goal. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club (2 reviews)
    - Loads of fun
    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    One of the most unique and fun courses in all of America. Disc golf putt-putt style fun! Get out there and enjoy this crazy wacky course. See more..