Visit San Marcos, Texas

Visit San Marcos, Texas Official page of the San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau. Visit San Marcos and tube, snorkel, kayak or paddle our crystal clear river.

Take to our natural areas on hike and bike trails, many of which include ADA paths. Listen to live music every night and, of course, shop the boutiques in our historic Downtown Square. Explore the earthquake-formed Wonder World Cave and take a Glass-Bottom Boat Tour at the Meadows Center. If you love bargains, you’ll want to shop the 1.2 million sq.ft of name brands, luxury designers and deep disc

ounts found at the largest outlet center in the U.S. Discover more at VisitSanMarcos.com and follow us on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Twitter at . We welcome comments. Obscene, profane, abusive and off-topic comments will be removed. General Information
Visit San Marcos is the official online arm of the San Marcos CVB, a non-profit organization that serves as the official destination marketer for San Marcos, Texas. For a complete calendar listing of events and activities around San Marcos go to visitsanmarcos.com/events.

09/03/2026

🚧 Traffic alert for this weekend

A major event at the Hays County Courthouse Square is expected to impact traffic and cause road closures in downtown San Marcos from Friday morning through Sunday morning.

Road closures on E. San Antonio St. are expected to begin Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 a.m. with N. LBJ Dr. closing at 6 p.m.

The Saturday Farmers’ Market is expected to operate as usual on San Antonio Street, but will end at 12:30 p.m.

Roads are anticipated to reopen Sunday morning by 11 a.m.

If you’re heading downtown this weekend, plan ahead, allow extra time and use an alternate route.

UPDATE: This post has been updated to reflect the latest information regarding this weekend’s traffic closures.
E. San Antonio Street is expected to close at 6 a.m. Friday, followed by N. LBJ Drive at 6 p.m..

09/02/2026

Some legends never die — they keep watch over Downtown San Marcos...

Want to learn more about Jack and other San Marcos legends? Dive into our local legends here: https://www.visitsanmarcos.com/blog/post/legend-has-it/

And, if you have a favorite local legend, we’d love to hear it! Share it with us at that link and, who knows, maybe you’ll just see your story told by our local storyteller in our next Legend Has It series.

09/01/2026

Marches, markets, music, and more - the San Marcos calendar is STACKED for September! Check out our online events calendar (linked in bio) for even more fun things going on around town.

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This Saturday (September 5) is shaping up to be a big one in Downtown San Marcos: a full day of live music from Tape B, ...
08/31/2026

This Saturday (September 5) is shaping up to be a big one in Downtown San Marcos: a full day of live music from Tape B, Waka Flocka Flame, Juicy J, and more, plus a Texas State vs. Texas watch party on mega screens with concert-level sound. Trust us, you won't want to miss the San Marcos Block Party.

Learn more and get the details at https://www.visitsanmarcos.com/event/san-marcos-block-party/4821/

08/27/2026

Lyndon B. Johnson was born on this day 118 years ago! 🎂

The 36th President of the United States began his academic journey at Texas State University (back when it was Southwest Texas State Teachers College) before making his way to the White House. But San Marcos lore remembers another part of his story, too: a college election, a lifelong rival, and one renamed street that H.C. Kyle Jr. refused to call by its new name.

Learn more about LBJ’s time in San Marcos at LBJ Museum of San Marcos

08/26/2026

Your dog called. They want a San Marcos adventure.🐶

Start with a sniff-filled hike on San Marcos' beautiful trails. (Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake are local favorites.) After your hike, it's time to kick back and relax at Dog Beach or another slow, shallow, and more secluded section of the river.

When it's time for a snack, settle into a dog-friendly patio at Sean P’s, Industry, and more.
Bonus points for a Downtown mural photo op with your favorite trail buddy.

Find even more dog-friendly things to do here: https://www.visitsanmarcos.com/blog/post/pet-friendly-san-marcos/
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08/21/2026

Oh… Do you hear that? It’s your favorite San Marcos brewery calling your name! Roughhouse Brewing, Middleton Brewing, Sean Patrick's Irish Pub N' Texas Grub, and now Thirsty Planet Brewing Company are all great places to taste what San Marcos has been, well, brewing up!

08/17/2026

Explore The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, where you can experience Spring Lake, the crystal-clear headwaters of the San Marcos River, on a Glass-Bottom Boat Tour! Your guide will tell you all about the rich history of this incredible site, considered the longest continuously inhabited site in North America, with artifacts dating back 13,000+ years. At Discovery Hall, get up close with fish, turtles, and even the endangered Texas Blind Salamander. Don’t miss the Wetlands Boardwalk, where you can stroll through lush habitats and observe the vibrant wildlife. Whether you’re a history buff or a nature lover, The Meadows Center is a must-visit!

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617 N Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX
78666

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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(512) 393-5930

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