San Marcos Like A Local

A Presidential Guide to San Marcos, TX

A fun fact about San Marcos is that at one point it was home to a future US President! Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States, was a student at Texas State University back when it was Southwest Texas State Teachers College and became a San Marcan. From a museum in his name to his old…

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Black History in San Marcos, TX

Black History Month is a great time to honor, learn about and celebrate our San Marcos Black community. From a larger-than-life jazz icon to The Calaboose African American History Museum, gorgeous pieces of art and rich history – San Marcos wouldn’t be the place we all know and love without our…

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History Lovers Guide To San Marcos

San Marcos has a rich and unique history. Well, what would you expect from an area considered the longest continuously inhabited site in North America? San Marcos has been a popular spot for visitors and locals since roughly 13,000 years ago! Check out our guide to learn more about some of the…

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MLK Day in San Marcos, Texas

Whether you observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on your own or via a community-wide celebration, with art or time of reflection, we have some ideas for how you can honor and recognize the holiday. MLK Day Celebrations Trailblazers: Honoring the Road to Civil Rights Exhibit January 6 - February 22…

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in San Marcos, Texas

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a great time to honor, learn about, and celebrate San Marcos’ first residents and the Indigenous community who call San Marcos home today. The Sacred Springs Powwow, public art, photography exhibits, remarkable artifacts, and more - San Marcos wouldn’t be the place we all…

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Celebrate Juneteenth in San Marcos, Texas

There are several ways to commemorate Juneteenth here in San Marcos! Take part in a 5k in the morning, 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 has been…

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Spooky San Marcos Stories

From folklore and hearsay, to hauntings and unexplained occurrences, you don’t have to look hard for someone with a spooky San Marcos story… Thompson Island Bridge Probably the most well-known spooky San Marcos tale revolves around a soldier who had a promise to keep. Legend has it that a…

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San Marcos Cinema

Hunkered down for a movie night? We created a list of movies and shows filmed in San Marcos for you. Some of these are 15 seconds of San Marcos glory and some were filmed here in their entirety. Let us know which ones are your favorites! Boyhood, Amazon Friday Night Lights, Hulu Piranha, Hulu…

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History of Tourism in San Marcos

San Marcos has been a popular spot for visitors since, well, roughly 12,000 years ago… The Clovis Indians, the oldest known inhabitants of the western hemisphere, left some artifacts behind from their stay, and ever since then people have been coming to enjoy the wonders of San Marcos. Wonder World…

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Rainy Day Activities in San Marcos, Texas

Rainy days can throw a wrench in your SMTXperience if you planned a weekend of outdoor adventures. However, some of our favorite things to do in San Marcos take place indoors (or underground) and away from any gloomy weather! Wimberley Glassworks Known worldwide for their beautiful hand-blown…

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