- TripBuzz found 117 things to do with kids in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Wimberley and Seguin.
- From Lions Club Tube Rental to Sunset Bowling Lanes, the San Marcos area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, River and Kayaking.
- Home to Texas State University, the city of San Marcos is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the nation. Situated along the San Marcos River, the area is popular for fishing, tubing, canoeing and hiking on the adjacent scenic trails. The local Town Center offers shops, dining and nightlife.
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24518 FM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654
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Visitors to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge can enjoy hiking trails, taking cave tours and seeing striking views of natural scenery. The refuge is home to many animals, especially birds, and contains a lot of wildflowers and limestone.
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The 343.7-acre Breckenridge Park contains the Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo, Playscape, Lambert Beach, softball fields, and hiking paths. The park also contains three pavilions that can be rented for special occasions.
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Fort Sam Houston is a military museum that offers guests the chance to learn about the military history of San Antonio, including the role of military doctors and nurses. The location, which hosts graduation ceremonies from Army medical schools, also features a food court.
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3903 N. Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78212
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The San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium contains 8,500 animals on 56 acres. This zoo has one of the largest bird collections in the world including Lory Landing where visitors can feed the lorikeets nectar.
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Austin's Park is a family entertainment center that various activities, including an arcade, laser tag, a rock wall, miniature golf, and bumper boats. The complex also has an all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a variety of pizzas.
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A public swimming pool, the Gilleland Creek Pool is open year round for lap swimming and seasonally for recreational swimming. The pool hosts swimming lessons, as well as two youth swim teams.
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Visitors to San Antonio can walk on the shaded paths of the Japanese Tea Garden and feed the Koi fish. The garden also has a 60-foot waterfall, stone bridges, and a Jingu House Cafe.
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Situated in the middle of Big Bend National Park, Mariscal Mine is a mercury mining site that has been abandoned since the 1940s. The mine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A wooded area with grass fields, Pfluger Park rests on 30 acres and is home to a portion of Gilleland Creek. It features a playground, trails suitable for biking and hiking, volleyball and basketball courts, picnic areas and a gazebo.
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The AT&T Center is the home of the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA, a rather successful team that has won several championships in the past. The location, which hosts concerts and religious gatherings, is also the home of the San Antonio Stars of the WNBA.