ACTIVITIES
San Marcos is full of exciting things to do for students and visitors alike. From tubing down the San Marcos River and hiking scenic trails to exploring live music venues and farmers markets, browse our curated list of activities to make the most of your time in town.

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Cheatham Street Warehouse
Cheatham Street Warehouse is a San Marcos live-music venue on Cheatham Street.

Gruene Hall
Gruene Hall is a live-music venue in New Braunfels’ Gruene Historic District with both

Rio Vista Park
Rio Vista Park offers riverfront recreation and picnic areas in San Marcos, with nearby

Children’s Park
Children’s Park has an inclusive playscape with ramps, a rubber play surface and specialized

San Marcos Public Library
San Marcos Public Library offers reading, study spaces and public programs on East Hopkins

Ringtail Ridge Natural Area
Ringtail Ridge offers trails around wet-weather ponds, birdwatching opportunities and a beginner mountain-bike route.

Spring Lake Natural Area
Spring Lake Natural Area offers natural-surface trails through meadows and woodlands above the San

Purgatory Creek Natural Area
Purgatory Creek Natural Area has trails for walking, trail running and mountain biking, with

Sessom Creek Natural Area
Sessom Creek Natural Area includes wooded trails and a pedestrian connection along Chestnut Street
