Things to Do with Kids in San Marcos, TX

  • 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.
  • 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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43.1 Miles
89% 28 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 24518 FM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654 MoreLess Info
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.
43.1 Miles
93% 183 votes
Parks 3910 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212 MoreLess Info
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.
43.2 Miles
86% 29 votes
Military Museums 1210 Stanley Rd, San Antonio, TX 78234 MoreLess Info
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.
43.2 Miles
79% 1115 votes
Zoos 3903 N. Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78212 MoreLess Info
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.
43.2 Miles
34% 154 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 16231 IH-35 N, Pflugerville, TX 78660 MoreLess Info
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.
43.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 700 Railroad Avenue, Pflugerville, TX 78660 MoreLess Info
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.
43.4 Miles
89% 1114 votes
Gardens 3800 N. Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info
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.
43.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Sites River Road, Alpine, TX MoreLess Info
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.
43.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Playgrounds 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville, TX 78660 MoreLess Info
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.
43.5 Miles
85% 331 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219 MoreLess Info
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.
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