- The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Movie Theaters and River.
- From San Marcos River to The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin and Wimberley.
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200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd at Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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One of the foremost university museums in the nation is The Blanton Museum of Art. It holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in the central Texas region that includes 17,000 works with European paintings, modern, and contemporary art.
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One of the premier public research institutions in the United States, the University of Texas at Austin offers its students a variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate programs. Additionally, the institution's athletic programs participate in the Big 12 conference.
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Visitors of Pickrell Park can go swimming in the location's outdoor pool. The park also features a basketball court and playground structures for young visitors that wish to play and exercise.
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At the Bass Concert Hall, guests will be able to watch Broadway Style Musicals at this location. The site, which is located on the campus of the University of Texas, also sells alcoholic beverages to its visitors.
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Named after the president that succeeded John F. Kennedy, the LBJ Presidential Library features forty-five million pages of historical documents and over 643 hours of recorded telephone conversations involving Lyndon Johnson and his associates. Unlike with most libraries, visitors must pay to enter this site.
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Crescent Bend Nature Park is a 190 acre natural setting complete with open-air picnic tables, fishing access, wildlife and plant observation and over 8000 feet of hiking surface. Also planned for the future are a canoe site, pavilions and guided tours.
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Outdoor lovers have been visiting Mount Bonnell since the 1850's, for hiking, viewing the natural beauty of the area and picnicking. Sitting 800 feet over the city of Austin, hike the 100 steps to the top for a breath-taking view.
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24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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Designated as a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner's Court in 1990, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole. From October through April, guided tours are conducted on the weekends which involves a mile long hike through the area.
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23610 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park is a Canyon and River Preserve situated along Pedernales River. Most frequented by extreme sport enthusiasts, hikers, climbers and mountain bikers enjoy the areas peaceful serenity and rugged terrain.