Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown San Marcos
Stay near popular Downtown San Marcos attractions
Things to do

Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River

Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels

Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Private Texas Wine Experience: Dripping Springs Edition
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
"We loved our balcony view of Comal River and the deer/fawn visiting the property."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels
"First impression of the property was it had a smell. Not bad, but different. We acclimated to it but that was the first impression. We had the King size suite for me, my wife, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. It was enough space. The sofa turned into a bed and the kids loved that. The floors were vinyl “wood” ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos

Rio Vista
While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit San Marcos River and Texas Music Theater.

Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
Millview East
While there might not be top attractions in Millview East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

Westover
While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.

