Take in the riverfront beauty of San Marcos
Enjoy the area's art galleries, live music and theatre scene with a rental holiday home in San Marcos. Renowned for its shopping, riverfront and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in San Marcos
Do you want to find top things to see and do in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes San Marcos a fun place to get away to. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- The Island (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
- Wimberley Valley Winery (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Schlitterbahn East (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Texas Tubes (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of San Marcos
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, San Marcos is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- San Marcos River (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- San Marcos City Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Blue Hole Regional Park (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
- Jacob's Well Natural Area (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Prince Solms Park (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
Transport to and around San Marcos
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the closest airport, located 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from the city centre.
If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to San Marcos Station.