Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Marcos, TX

  • 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.
  • 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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34.0 Miles
72% 29 votes
Gardens RR 12, Wimberley, TX MoreLess Info
A variety of Bonsai styles are reflected in the collection at the Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens, including some of the finest Bonsai in the region. Many traditional trees are used, and it works to show Bonsai arrangements in an indoor environment.
34.7 Miles
93% 334 votes
National & State Parks RR 1 Box 450, Johnson City, TX 78636 MoreLess Info
Pedernales Falls State Park is popular for many river activities including hiking, river swimming, wading and tubing. Others enjoy horseback riding on a ten mile trail and hiking on a seven mile trail.
36.1 Miles
Pinballz Arcade is a 13,000 square foot arcade offering over 200 arcade games, featuring both classic and new games. The arcade also maintains an in-house cafe and is available for private party hosting.
36.4 Miles
93% 60 votes
Lake Canyon Lake, TX MoreLess Info
Located on a hilltop, high above Canyon Lake, Overlook Park provides the perfect viewing area to see the lake and the Canyon Dam. The park features a hiking trail that leads down to a small beach, and another accesses a walking trail across the Dam.
37.7 Miles
67% 351 votes
Movie Theaters 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, TX 78758 MoreLess Info
At iPic Theaters, visitors can enjoy an upscale movie theater experience and enjoy dinners and drinks while watching the latest cinema in luxurious seats. They also have a lounge area with pool tables.
37.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 1115 Farm to Market 969, Bastrop, TX MoreLess Info
For family fun set amongst green hills near the scenic Colorado River, Barton Hill Farms offers a variety of enjoyable activities. The popular Fall Festival features a corn maze, pumpkin patch, rides, games, farm animals, live music, and much more.
38.1 Miles
89% 123 votes
Malls 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758 MoreLess Info
Visitors of this location will be able to shop at stores like Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., and Neiman Marcus. Additionally, guests can dine at restaurants like Maggiano's Little Italy and stay at on of the three on-site hotels.
38.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails E Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636 MoreLess Info
A one-mile loop trail, the Johnson Settlement Trail offers a relatively flat hike along green areas. The trail takes visitors to the Johnson Settlement - the former home of the grandparents of Lyndon Johnson - with log cabin and barns.
39.0 Miles
89% 100 votes
Historic Homes Johnson City, TX MoreLess Info
The Lyndon Banes Johnson Boyhood Home was the home where President Johnson lived from five until he graduated from high school. National Park Service rangers lead a tour through the home that is furnished with mid-1920s period furniture.
39.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 104 N Nugent Avenue, Johnson City, TX 78636 MoreLess Info
Known for its mural paintings, Lee Casbeer Fine Art is a gallery covered with murals from local artists. The gallery also hosts live still-life painting classes, where visitors can watch artists draw people.
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