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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16.5 Miles
77% 96 votes
Farms & Ranches 3101 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley, TX MoreLess Info
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.
16.6 Miles
91% 11 votes
Theaters 124 Elizabeth avenue, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
At Circle Arts Theatre, visitors can attend musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and plays like The Odd Couple. The theater offers a discounted ticket rate for seniors, students, and military with ID.
16.7 Miles
87% 422 votes
River New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
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.
16.7 Miles
85% 67 votes
Tubing 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
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.
16.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 781 Jacobs Creek Park Rd # 2, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
The Randolph Recreation Area is a lakeside area with RV camping facilities. The area features a boat launch area, and visitors can swim in the lake. There is also a fully stocked store.
16.8 Miles
89% 180 votes
Canyon Highway 306 West, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Opening in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the 8,230-acre Canyon Lake is designed to protect the cities below it from floods. Visitors find opportunities to boat, fish, and swim in the lake, while along its 80 miles of shoreline, people can camp, hike, picnic, and hunt.
16.9 Miles
94% 465 votes
Parks 835 Fredericksburg Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
The 51-acre Landia Park can be explored by walking on the .8-mile walking path, by riding the miniature train, or by paddleboat. Some favorite activities at the park include a playground and an arboretum.
16.9 Miles
93% 40 votes
Specialty Museums 401 W Coll St, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
Offering a wealth of information about the establishment of New Braunfels and its surrounding area, The Sophienburg contains numerous historical artifacts and memorabilia. The museum is also home to a gift shop where souvenirs are sold.
17.0 Miles
79% 29 votes
History Museums 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Open to the public in 2000, the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country preserves the history of this area from Prehistoric times through today. The museum features a collection of over 350 dinosaur tracks, native American history, and more.
17.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches Canyon Park Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Canyon Park Beach is located on the north shore of Canyon Lake, and is available to visitors between April and September each year. Visitors can camp at the nearby Canyon Park, and can swim, bike, hike, or fish.
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