5 Star Places To Visit in San Marcos, Texas, United States (7)

1. 5.0 Paddle SMTX (236 reviews)
   - It was lit!
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Night Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   I loved paddling out at sunset, the water is the prettiest, clear water to see! The boats were not only lit up, but see through, so you could see fish and everything underneath! Our tour guide Nate was wonderful. He was a geology major and was so insightful, gave us history of the river, river facts and tips on wildlife. I only wish I had brought some glow sticks for bracelets to jazz up my pictures. He even took great pictures for us. I loved it and would recommend to anyone! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (63 reviews)
   - Great visit, great for families, a must see
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Central Texas Wing hangar houses seven CAF aircraft for which our Wing has maintenance and restoration responsibility: the C-47 That’s All, Brother, a very-rare flying P-39Q Bell Airacobra, the B-25J Yellow Rose, a Beech C-45 Expeditor, a North American T-6, a BT-13 Valiant undergoing a frame up restoration, and a Cessna U-3A Administrator. Other aircraft in the hangar are privately owned by CAF members or CAF sponsor groups, and used to support the missions of the CAF. Among these are a T-6, a Japanese Kate replica, built for the movie Tora, Tora, Tora, and a Bell 47 Helicopter. See more..
   
3. 5.0 The Wittliff Collections (26 reviews)
   - Wonderful Free Collection, Beautiful Photogrophy
   Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
   
   
   Founded in 1986, the Wittliff Collections are devoted to collecting and preserving the creative legacy of the Southwest and to fostering “the spirit of place” in the wider world through the acquisition of significant archives and works of the Southwest’s literature, film and music, as well as the photography of the Southwest and Mexico. The Wittliff Collections welcome visitors, tours, and classes, host lectures, readings, and symposia, assist researchers, and present major exhibitions year-round from their archival repositories in over 6,600 square feet of viewing space. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Lost Paintball (1 review)
   - great place!
   Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
   My son had his birthday here and the boys played airsoft! They provided their gear and played all day as much as they wanted (or as fast as they could reload!) You can bring your own food/drinks/snacks, it’s well shaded and covered picnic areas are available. Great place and will go back!! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Putt Pub (1 review)
   - Drinks and Fun and Putt Putt Golf!
   Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
   
   
   Putt Pub is a good time place! You can play a tough little putt putt course, drink your favorite cocktail or have a beer while listening to some good vibes. In addition, there is an adult teeter totter, ping pong, tether ball, corn hole, and some games I have never personally played. There is indoor our outdoor seating available with additional comfy seating tucked here and there around the property. The decor is flat out fun with an eclectic style. Putt Pub doesn’t serve food, but, there is a food truck located on site. With Covid rules, you might want to check to see if the truck is open for your visit. There is free parking on site and if you are coming from out of town, Putt Pub is located very conveniently not far from I-35 interstate hwy. My friends and I had a great afternoon of putt putt, liquids, and laughs. We will definitely be back again in the future! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Wimberley Chair Company (1 review)
   - Wimberley Chairs is a disabled veteran owned and operated business
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Hand crafted custom outdoor Adirondack chairs, tables, loveseats, ottomans, and swings. Custom colors available with wine holders and a variety of style choices. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Studio San Martian (1 review)
   - Art and Music Experience
   Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
   
   
   Studio San Martian is an artist-owned co-op featuring a gallery retail space, working studio space and tea room. The studio hosts a variety of different art forms represented by Texas artists as well as services and events such as classes, workshops, painting parties, Chinese inspired tea service, music, poetry, film, meditation events and much more! See more..