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4 Ways to Shop Downtown San Marcos, Texas

Shopping in Downtown San Marcos is always an adventure! The various shops include boutiques that have the latest trends, second-hand and vintage stores that carefully curate their stock, and many unique and colorful markets. Of course, you can’t miss out on shopping for specific niches offering…

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3 Great Reasons to Visit Downtown San Marcos This Summer

Welcome to Downtown San Marcos, where every day feels like a weekend getaway! Discover the vibrant energy that fills the streets, whether you're seeking relaxed leisure or thrilling live entertainment. Prepare to be captivated by mind-blowing music performances, browse inspiring art markets, and…

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Thrift Shopping in San Marcos, Texas

From wanting to be more environmentally conscious to keeping up with the fashion trends (we see you TikTok aesthetics) vintage and thrift shopping has become more popular than ever! Downtown San Marcos has several great options to choose from to discover some fabulous new-to-you items. Shopping at…

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Best Coffee Shops In San Marcos, Texas

Calling all coffee lovers and pup parents! San Marcos has the perfect cup for you, whether you need a morning pick-me-up to fuel your adventures, a dog-friendly hangout for your furry best friend, or a cozy spot to catch up with your bestie over a scone. From local roasters to trendy cafes whipping…

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‘Grammable Guide To Downtown San Marcos

Selfies in scenic spots, foodie photos that make us perpetually hungry, group pics to document the memories, and atmospheric shots to note a simple moment in time – we love seeing your SMTXperiences shared on Instagram. The memories captured in Downtown San Marcos are extra special to us. Downtown…

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21 SMTXperiences To Do In 2021

After the year we’ve just experienced, setting goals for the year ahead brings about a bit of, well, skepticism. The idea of setting goals like “lose weight” or “stop biting nails” after a year of sitting on our couch in stretchy pants that used to be a little looser and biting our (freshly washed…

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Legend Has It...

From tall tales to totally true and everything in between, San Marcos is full of interesting, quirky and downright thrilling stories. Bank robberies, brave citizens, old rivalries and more than our share of mischief – we’ve rounded up a couple of local legends to share with you. The Newton Gang…

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Color The Courthouse

Missing your strolls around the Square? Color away the blues with this page from local artist Gav Sears’ coloring book. Download here: bit.ly/GavArt Gav Sears is a twenty-two-year-old pen artist from San Marcos, Texas. He has the unique ability to distill complex, often architectural subjects down…

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San Marcos Sweethearts

This Valentine’s Day share the San Marcos you love, with the ones you love! Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day celebrating your friends, family, pet, significant other or yourself, San Marcos has plenty of activities to love. Romantic Rendezvous San Marcos has been named one of the best…

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