Rio Vista Travel Guide

San Marcos

Popular places to visit

San Marcos Premium Outlets

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to San Marcos Premium Outlets, a favourite shopping spot in San Marcos. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

San Marcos Premium Outlets

Texas State University

4/5(1 review)

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.

Texas State University

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.

Rio Vista Park

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

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.

Bobcat Stadium

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your visit to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Things to do

Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

฿2,121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour
Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River

Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River

฿1,632
per adult
Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River
Beautiful Hill Country Winery

Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

฿2,252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
All smiles at Salt Lick!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

฿2,252
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

฿13,054
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake
Half Day Wine Tour with Luxury Limousine in Austin

Half Day Wine Tour with Luxury Limousine in Austin

฿9,791
per adult
Half Day Wine Tour with Luxury Limousine in Austin
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Top hotels in Rio Vista

Best Western San Marcos
Best Western San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
917 N I 35, San Marcos, TX
The price is ฿2,336 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿2,336
฿2,686 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (813 reviews)
"Quiet, clean"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Best Western San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2 out of 5
1005 I 35 N, San Marcos, TX
The price is ฿1,820 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,820
฿2,093 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Marcos Premium Outlets and San ...
6.4/10 (955 reviews)
"It was not the hotel I thought I was booking but it was adequate for what we needed"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
3 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
The price is ฿3,281 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿3,281
฿3,774 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,092 reviews)
Great clean hotel.
"Hotel was nice. Very clean. Breakfast had decent options. AC worked well and it was very close to the freeway and right by the baseball fields we were playing at. Outlet stores right down the street. Staff was nice. We didn’t have one single issue."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St., New Braunfels, TX
The price is ฿5,763 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,763
฿6,512 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"It’s very convenient"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
3 out of 5
17545 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX
The price is ฿3,348 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,348
฿4,091 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Canyon Lake. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
"Checking in is a hit or miss depending on when you get there. The rooms are always spacious, clean, and the beds are comfy. Rooms are usually a far walking distance from your parking spot depending on where you are staying at, lots of stairs to go up and down from. The pool is also usually far from ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon LK by IHG
AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
2 out of 5
1254 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX
The price is ฿2,454 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,454
฿2,773 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"Very nice staff and clean property"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham New Braunfels
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vista

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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.

Downtown San Marcos
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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.

Millview East
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Heritage

While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.

Heritage
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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.

Dunbar
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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.

Westover

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