San Marcos Like A Local

Tips for Shopping the San Marcos Outlet Shopping Center

The San Marcos Outlets heard that everything is bigger in Texas and said, “hold my locally brewed craft beer.” To say that the San Marcos Outlets are big is, well, an understatement. It is MASSIVE! In fact, the San Marcos Outlets are made up of two outlets: Tanger Outlets and San Marcos Premium…

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Celebrate Juneteenth in San Marcos, Texas

There are several ways to commemorate Juneteenth here in San Marcos! Enjoy lots of delicious food at the Cook Off, visit the Calaboose African American History Museum, and celebrate with a wonderful lineup of art, education, and community at the celebration. The end of slavery in the United States…

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Father’s Day Weekend in San Marcos, Texas

Skip the novelty socks* and give Dad a weekend of food, fun, and quality time in San Marcos. Whether he’s into cold beer, good eats, or shopping for gear he actually wants, San Marcos is the perfect place to celebrate him, with just the right mix of local flavor and laid-back vibes *Although if you…

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It's Not a San Marcos Summer Without Downtown

Some cities have a downtown, but in San Marcos, Texas, Downtown is the heart of it all! Whether the plan is an early morning hike, a lazy afternoon flipping through vinyls, or a nighttime glowing kayak on the river, every great San Marcos adventure has one thing in common: it starts or ends in…

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7 Unexpected Adventures You Can Have in San Marcos

San Marcos has everything you want in a Texas town, but it also has everything you didn’t know you wanted. That is, until now, because we’re about to spill all the beans on some of the city’s most unique and unexpected attractions! From high in the sky to the food on your plate, San Marcos is sure…

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San Marcos Makes: Douglas-Smith Soap

There are some experiences that sneak up on you - the ones that sound fun on paper but turn out to be genuinely magical. The Visit San Marcos and Downtown San Marcos team recently had one of those moments, and let us tell you, it smelled absolutely divine! The team headed to Douglas-Smith Soaps for…

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3 Ways To Get An Adrenaline Rush in San Marcos

There are more than a few ways to kick back and relax in San Marcos. But what about those times when you need a little (or big) thrill? We’re talking hands shaking, heart racing kind of thrills… Well, we have a few for you adrenaline junkies to add to your bucket list! Skydive Spaceland San Marcos…

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Celebrate Mother's Day in San Marcos, TX

Celebrate Mom in San Marcos, TX with, well, whatever you think she'd like to do! Maybe she wants to spend some time in the great outdoors with her family. Or maybe she'd prefer a quiet afternoon of pampering and spa treatments... Perhaps she'd like to end her day at a local nightlife hot spot or…

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