- Our list of the best things to do in San Marcos, Texas, features the top 151 nearby activities — including 51 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Marcos, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of San Marcos, TX , followed by 124 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Wimberley, Lockhart, Dripping Springs, Buda, Austin and Gruene
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24.4 Miles
72%
395 votes
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744
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With 726-acres of land acquired from private donation, McKinney Falls State Park, opened to the public in 1976. Visitors enjoy the abundant camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming, among the cypress trees and wildlife.
25.1 Miles
80%
783 votes
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
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At the Circuit of The Americas, guests will have the opportunity to watch a variety of car races during the year. Guests of this location can also tour the facilities tower, track, and winner's podium.
25.2 Miles
The tasting pavilion at the Solaro Estate is open five day each week and provides visitors with tastings and wine by the glass. Guests can also tour the vineyard and winery through the arrangement of specific appointments.
25.6 Miles
The Central Market offers a variety of grocery options for its visitors to purchase, including cheese and baked goods. Visitors who wish to dine at this site can purchase prepared foods at the deli.
26.1 Miles
10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78709
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The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary has over 300 animals representing over 100 different species. This zoo is one of the few to have Barbary lions that scientists believe have been extinct in the wild since 1942.
26.1 Miles
Offering nine pin bowling on four lanes, Zorn Bowling Club is a small, family-friendly entertainment venue. The club also offers league play, a soda and snack stand and a pro shop.
26.2 Miles
Once home to Lyndon B. Johnson, former U.S. president, Texas White House offers guided tours of his estate. Visitors can get an inside glimpse to the life of this historical figure by viewing the artifacts in his house.
26.5 Miles
St. Edwards University, a private school affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for its students to complete. The institution's athletic programs compete in Division II and the university is a top producer of Fulbright scholars.
26.8 Miles
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17 votes
off of Hwy. 165, Dripping Springs, TX
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Located on top of one of the highest rolling hills of the Blanco River Valley, the Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm is a prominent cooking school. All cooking skill levels can be accommodated in the food courses, and the venue can be booked for private events.
27.0 Miles
91%
2482 votes
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio, TX 78266
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At the Natural Bridge Caverns, visitors can pan for gemstones, go on one of three different cave tours 180 feet below the ground, and climb the canopy tower before ziplining to the bottom. Visitors entering the cave see soda straw' stalactites, cave ribbon, and welt and turnip shields.