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Located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, San Marcos has numerous attractions, especially for the adventure-seeking visitor. At the center of the city is the San Marcos River, which offers tubing. The nearby Rio Vista Falls has three drops for a great kayaking adventure. Explorers can visit the Wonder World activity center to discover a cave formed by an earthquake.

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Dec
60°F 15°C
36°F 2°C
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Jan
60°F 15°C
37°F 2°C
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Feb
62°F 16°C
41°F 5°C
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68°F 20°C
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63°F 17°C
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Holiday Inn Express San Marcos

5 of 5 stars
WeddingVisitor
Texas
14 Dec 2009

This was my third stay at this motel in the past 3 years. It has always been very clean and very well maintained. Staff is always friendly during phone calls, at check-in and check-out. My...more

“I can't understand the negatives. Nothing negative for our visit.”

Saltgrass Steakhouse

5 of 5 stars
sbcSouthTexas
south texas
14 Dec 2009

13 people, busy house when we arrived, 6:00 PM on a Saturday; hostess affable and welcoming; someone is paying attention to running the place well. Fast initial service contact, alcoholic and other...more

“Not the same...”

San Marcos River Pub & Grill

2 of 5 stars
TexasHoneymooner
Austin, TX
7 Dec 2009

River Pub was my favorite place to eat in San Marcos. I went to TxSt/SWT, and actually took my wife to River Pub on our first date. When we come into town for games and other events, we always go to...more

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