Outdoor Adventures, No Trails Needed...
Sometimes the trails just aren't calling your name. Maybe there's been a lot of rain and the trails aren't in hiking shape. Looking for an activity that's a little more involved? Maybe a lower-impact adventure is what the doctor ordered. Or, maybe you just can't bear to leave the heart of San Marcos. (We totally get it) Have no fear, there are still lots of outdoor adventures in San Marcos to experience.
Nature-Based Attractions
Journey beneath the surface into an earthquake-formed cave at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park. Get the whole family involved at Flying Armadillo for a fun afternoon of disc golf. Take a Glass-Bottom Boat Tour on Spring Lake and learn about the creatures that call the San Marcos River home at The Meadows Center.
Flying Armadillo Disc Golf is a full, family-friendly experience. Stop by the pro shop to get set up and then head out on either the mini-course or the big course. The 18-hole mini-course (ranked #34 in the world) is like putt-putt for disc golf. The holes average 100’ in length, which makes it perfect for beginners and kids. However, don’t let that fool you! Even the most…
Flying Armadillo Disc Golf is a full, family-friendly experience. Stop by the pro shop to get set up and then head out on either the mini-course or the big course. The 18-hole…
Head over to The Meadows Center for a very cool, and quintessential, San Marcos experience – the Glass-Bottom Boat Tour. The 30-minute tour of Spring Lake allows you to see the very bottom of the lake through a glass panel on the boat. You’ll see lots of flora and fauna, as well as the springs that give the lake its name. Your guides are full of facts and trivia…
Head over to The Meadows Center for a very cool, and quintessential, San Marcos experience – the Glass-Bottom Boat Tour. The 30-minute tour of Spring Lake allows you to…
Visitors have enjoyed touring the Balcones Fault Line Cave for more than 120 years at Wonder World Park, the first commercial show cave in Texas. Today, while the cave is still a high point, the park has many other attractions for family fun and educational entertainment. Enjoy a guided tour and discover the nation’s only true example of an earthquake-formed cave. Go deep…
Visitors have enjoyed touring the Balcones Fault Line Cave for more than 120 years at Wonder World Park, the first commercial show cave in Texas. Today, while the cave is…
Have Your Own Art Walk
Let alleyways, side streets, parking lots, and sidewalks be your trails as you hunt for your new favorite San Marcos public art piece. Massive murals that take up the whole sides of buildings, mini murals hidden in plain sight, Mermaid statues, unique structures, and so much more are conveniently mapped out below for your art-seeking adventure.
Get Your Steps In Shopping
Of course, we never need an excuse to go check out what's on sale at the San Marcos Outlets... The outlets are MASSIVE and take mall walking to a whole new level. Strap on your step counter, bring some water, and limber up - it's time to get in some shopping while you stretch your legs.
Shop Big! Did you know the San Marcos Outlets make up 1.2 MILLION square feet of pure shopping paradise? Takes “shop till you drop” to a whole new level.
Shop Big! Did you know the San Marcos Outlets make up 1.2 MILLION square feet of pure shopping paradise? Takes “shop till you drop” to a whole new level.
Explore Downtown San Marcos
Alfresco dining options, coffee shops with cozy outdoor spaces, shopping hot spots, and lots of fun sights and colorful artworks make for prime exploring in Downtown San Marcos. Find a place to park and check out all of the wonderful businesses that call the heart of San Marcos home. One thing's for sure, you never know what treasures you'll find!