- 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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On the Comal River in New Braunfels, Prince Solms Park is a popular spot for outdoor fun activities such as tubing, swimming and sun bathing. The park is also equipped with a a playground space for younger kids.
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Built between 1908 and 1909, the Caldwell County Jail Museum used to serve at the county's jail. Visitors who tour the five-story building can explore nine cells that are divided up into smaller compartments, as well as the ground floor that used to house the County Sheriff.
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Originally built in 1908-09 to serve as the Caldwell County Jail, Caldwell County Museum serves as an example of the Norman castellated style of architecture. The museum site is also the site of the county's first log jail in 1855.
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Visitors can enjoy open wheel racing with race karts standing a half inch off the ground at the Lonestar Grand Prix. The races features drivers and karts from a variety of different classes and age groups.
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Whitewater Sports offers tubing and rafting trips on the Guadalupe River, with cloth-covered tubes, tubes for coolers, and complimentary life jackets. The company also provides shuttle service to and from the facility.
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Rent a tube and explore the Comal River with Texas Tubes, where a two hour float allows you to take in the scenery.
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Tours of the Bella Vista Ranch include the winery, orchards, and gardens with the opportunity to learn about the agriculture and cultivation processes used for their olives, grapes, and other fruits. Guided tours are scheduled on the weekends and last roughly one hour.
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Braunfels Square is part of the historic main plaza in downtown New Braunfels. It features a prominent bandstand and is the venue for many family-friendly events like the downtown tree lighting, Wassailfest, and the Wein & Saengerfest.
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One of the shortest rivers in the world, the two-mile Comal River is located entirely within the town of New Braunfels. The river is popular with swimmers and for water tubing.
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At Loma Falls, visitors can rent a tube, and take a tubing trip down the Comal River. Tours start at the Wurstfest grounds, and most tube rentals are done by the day.