- The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Movie Theaters and River.
- From San Marcos River to The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin and Wimberley.
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Groups use their problem-solving skills to figure out how to escape from a locked room in an hour or less
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Austin Canoe & Kayak is a paddlesports and outdoor retailer that carries equipment and apparel from over a dozen top brands. Besides paddlesport activities they also provide products for camping, hiking, snorkeling, fishing and hunting.
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A live music venue and club, the Cheatham Street Warehouse hosts a variety of country and western performers, whether local, regional, or nationally touring. The venue also hosts songwriters' circles to foster local talent.
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The Triple Crown is a live musical performance venue that has a number of deals including open mic night, doomsday Mondays, and two dollar pint nights. The venue also hosts comedy shows and game nights.
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Highlighting live acts and performances, Texas Music Theater is a popular band and entertainment space. Located on the outskirts of Austin, many of the concerts feature local and regional country music artists.
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Located on the city's dam, Rio Vista Park is a 13-acre park dedicated to recreation and water sports. The park offer kayaking, picnic areas, hiking trails, basketball, tennis and more.
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Visitors can enjoy tubing down the 72 degree San Marcos River with Lions Club Tube Rental. Lions Club offers both tube rental and inflation services along with life vests and river shuttle service.
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Home to the Texas Athletics football team, Bobcat Stadium offers visitors a 30,000 seat stadium where they can watch games with thousands of fans. Before the game, locals often tailgate from their car in the stadium's parking lot.
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At Starplex, visitors can watch the latest films and enjoy a margarita at the theater's bar. On Tuesdays, the theater runs a special deal where all 2D movie tickets are $5 each.
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Open for leagues, parties and casual bowlers, Sunset Bowling Lanes features 24 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The bowling alley after offers a snack bar with food and drinks as well as an arcade.
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Featuring movies on its second run, Texas Cinema Showplace is a dollar theater with two movie screenings at a time. The theater has a concession stand that offers snacks like candy, popcorn, and refreshments.