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THINGS TO DO

Explore the best spots and activities near campus — from river adventures to local culture and parks. If you’re looking for outdoor fun, hidden gems, easy weekend plans, or student-friendly outings, here are some of the top experiences San Marcos has to offer.

ALL ACTIVITIES

East entrance and sign of Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, photographed in 2020.
Photo: Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020. CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Displayed images may be resized or cropped to fit the layout.

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Cheatham Street Warehouse is a San Marcos live-music venue on
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White facade and entrance of Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, photographed in 2017.
Photo: Michael Barera, July 6, 2017. CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Displayed images may be resized or cropped to fit the layout.

Gruene Hall

Gruene Hall is a live-music venue in New Braunfels’ Gruene
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Bodyboarders in the San Marcos River rapids at Rio Vista Park, photographed in 2009.
Photo: Charlie Llewellin, December 12, 2009. CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Displayed images may be resized or cropped to fit the layout.

Rio Vista Park

Rio Vista Park offers riverfront recreation and picnic areas in
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Pavilion D and picnic tables at Children's Park in San Marcos.
Photo source: Children’s Park official website.

Children’s Park

Children’s Park has an inclusive playscape with ramps, a rubber
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ALL RESTAURANTS

Representative Chipotle chicken burrito bowl with chips and a drink; photographed in Napa, not at the San Marcos branch.
Representative menu photo, not a photograph of the San Marcos location. Photo: Sarah Stierch, August 12, 2022. CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image may be resized or cropped for display.

Chipotle — North LBJ

Price unverified
The North LBJ Chipotle serves customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas
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Representative Whataburger hamburger with cheese and fries; not a verified photo of either San Marcos branch.
Representative menu photo, not a photograph of the San Marcos location. Photo: Kyle Moore, April 27, 2006. CC BY-SA 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image may be resized or cropped for display.

Whataburger #178 — Highway 123

Price unverified
Whataburger #178 is the San Marcos branch on North State
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Representative Whataburger hamburger with cheese and fries; not a verified photo of either San Marcos branch.
Representative menu photo, not a photograph of the San Marcos location. Photo: Kyle Moore, April 27, 2006. CC BY-SA 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image may be resized or cropped for display.

Whataburger #705 — South Interstate 35

Price unverified
Whataburger #705 is the San Marcos branch on South Interstate
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Representative Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich; not a verified photo from the San Marcos branch.
Representative menu photo, not a photograph of the San Marcos location. Photo: J. Reed, March 6, 2007. CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image may be resized or cropped for display.

Chick-fil-A — I-35 at Wonder World Dr

Price unverified
This Chick-fil-A location serves chicken sandwiches, nuggets and other menu
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Upcoming Events

San Marcos Flea Market

San Marcos Flea Market


9:00 am–5:00 pm · Central
San Marcos' Flea Market will feature live music, local vendors,
A Meadows Center tour boat on the clear water of Spring Lake.

Guided Light-Up Kayak Tour at Spring Lake


6:00 pm–7:30 pm · Central

$45

Join a guided evening paddle at Spring Lake. Reserve through
San Marcos Flea Market

San Marcos Flea Market


9:00 am–5:00 pm · Central
San Marcos' Flea Market will feature live music, local vendors,
A Meadows Center tour boat on the clear water of Spring Lake.

Guided Kayak Tour at Spring Lake


4:00 pm–5:30 pm · Central

$35

Explore Spring Lake on a guided kayak tour. Check registration,