Rio Vista Travel Guide
San Marcos
Popular places to visit
Five Mile Dam Park
Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
San Marcos Premium Outlets
During your visit to San Marcos, you can enjoy retail therapy at San Marcos Premium Outlets. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Texas State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Texas State University during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Strahan Coliseum
Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Rio Vista Park
Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Bobcat Stadium
Catch an event at Bobcat Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Top hotels in Rio Vista
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
The beds were clean. The room was clean. The bathroom door (inside) can be cleaned better. Overall experience was satisfactory.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western San Marcos
Room was nice and clean....staff was great. Only issue I had was maid service coming in as I was changing the next morning. Bolt was across the door...don't disturb sign was on the door knob. Some elderly gentleman told front desk that he was checking out and gave the wrong room number. The bolt ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Clean room and staff
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
The cleanliness of it from the time I walked in the building my room, the bathroom everything was more than what I expected. Thank you best Western plus I had an amazing day and a great night sleep
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Staff was nice and rooms quite spacious
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vista
Downtown San Marcos
While visiting Downtown San Marcos, you might make a stop by sights like San Marcos River and Charles S. Cock House Museum.
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 Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.
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.
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
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.
