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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Fall in San Marcos

Photo by: @ashwick_ While it’s hard to beat summer in San Marcos, autumn just might give it a run for its money. The temperature drops to a comfortable range, comfort food graces restaurant menus, football gives us something to look forward to weekly and seasonally flavored beverages become…

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7 Ways to Get Outdoors During a Football Weekend in San Marcos

San Marcos features several natural escapes that feature excellent hiking trails. San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau Autumn weekends in San Marcos revolve around one activity: football. Texas State University fans head to Bobcat Stadium hours before game time to set up a tailgating spot…

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7 Reasons the Off-Season Is the Perfect Time to Visit San Marcos

The Meadows Center offers visitors a starting point for exploring Spring Lake, one of the largest artesian springs in the world. San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau If the first thing to come to your mind when someone mentions San Marcos is tubing, you’re not alone. Wide, slow-moving rivers…

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