- 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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Visitors of Town Lake are able to rent rowboats and canoes to enjoy Lake Austin on a more intimate level. It is possible to view the heart of downtown from the water-based vantage area with the help of this equipment rental company.
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100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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The Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats is your opportunity to observe up to 1.5 million bats leave their roost under the bridge each evening. This naturally occurring attraction will amaze you because of the sheer volume of bats flying into the night sky.
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Showing a combination of first run Hollywood films and independents, art films, and documentaries, Austin's Violet Crown Cinema also features a bar and cafe with an extensive menu of food and drink options.
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The Austin Music Hall hosts concerts from performers like Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Bassnectar, and Weezer. The location offers both general admission and balcony seating to its guests, who can purchase alcoholic beverages from a number of bars.
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As an equestrian rehabilitation center, Healing Horse Ranch offers visitors lessons on horse training, riding, and maintenance. These lessons are available for novice to advanced level riders, and features English and Western riding styles.
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One of several Canyon Lake parks supported by the Army Corps of Engineers, Comal Park, is a day-use only site. The park features two boat ramps, and a large swimming and beach area for families to enjoy a sunny day.
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Austin's 6th Street hosts a multi-block party every weekend as the location that is often attended by students of the University of Texas. Visitors can listen to music at a variety of clubs or consume alcoholic beverages at other bars.
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Founded in 1998, Imagine a Horse is an equestrian facility offering a number of amenities for horses and their owners to enjoy. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and camps are among the services provided at the facility.
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Finally open to the public in 1888, the State Capitol in Austin is not only impressive in size but also in its design. Taller than the U.S. Capitol, the building and surrounding grounds feature self-guided tours, monuments, and exhibits celebrating Texas.
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1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Since 2001, visitors from all over the world have come to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to learn more about the proud state. Featuring three floors of exhibits showcasing the rich history of Texas and its people.