- 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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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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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.
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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.
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781 Jacobs Creek Park Rd # 2, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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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.
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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.