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# San Marcos

[All](/county/hays/town/san-marcos)[Do](/county/hays/town/san-marcos?cat=do)[Eat](/county/hays/town/san-marcos?cat=eat)[Stay](/county/hays/town/san-marcos?cat=stay)

Do, eat and stay — everything we've pinned in San Marcos.

6 listings

## Do. 5 

Things to do

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![Rio Vista Park](/assets/listings/rio-vista-park.jpg)

Get Wet 

### Rio Vista Park

A beloved San Marcos swimming spot on the San Marcos River, perfect for kayaking, tubing, and swimming in a deep watering hole. Watch locals surf the rapids, sunbathe along the river banks, or rent a tube from the Lions Club upstream. Free admission and parking make this an easy day on the water.

San Marcos  4.7 



](/listing/rio-vista-park)[

![Cheatham Street Warehouse](/assets/listings/cheatham-street.png)

Live Music 

### Cheatham Street Warehouse

Legendary San Marcos music venue where George Strait got his start.

San Marcos  4.7 



](/listing/cheatham-street-warehouse)[

![Harris Hill Raceway](/assets/listings/harris-hill-raceway.jpg)

Racing 

### Harris Hill Raceway

A gearhead's oasis — challenging road course in San Marcos for sports cars and motorcycles.

San Marcos  4.7 



](/listing/harris-hill-raceway)[

![San Marcos Premium Outlets](/assets/listings/san-marcos-outlets.jpg)

Shopping 

### San Marcos Premium Outlets

Texas' largest outlet mall with 200+ stores.

San Marcos  4.5 



](/listing/san-marcos-premium-outlets)[

![Get Up And Go Kayaking – San Marcos](/assets/listings/get-up-and-go-kayaking.jpg)

Outdoor Adventures 

### Get Up And Go Kayaking – San Marcos

Guided luxury clear kayak tours on the pristine, turquoise waters of San Marcos. Paddle alongside beavers, fish, deer, river otters, and vibrant birdlife with small groups and expert local guides.

San Marcos 



](/listing/get-up-and-go-kayaking-san-marcos)

## Eat. 1 

Where to eat

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![Palmer's Restaurant](/assets/listings/palmers-restaurant.jpg)

Fine Dining 

### Palmer's Restaurant

Fine dining with Hill Country charm in San Marcos.

San Marcos  4.5 



](/listing/palmers-restaurant)

## Stay. 0 

Where to stay

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