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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Classic tenpin alley with 24 lanes and a snack bar
14.2 Miles
80% 222 votes
River New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors exploring the Guadalupe River find a lot to do including canoeing, fishing, swimming, and tubing. Along the shores, people can ride horses, hike, camp, ride mountain bikes, or bird watch.
14.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 1642 Farm to Market 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
From vast amounts of gear to epic trips, FeelFly Fishing Adventures promise the time of a life. With both saltwater and freshwater fishing packages, guests will find something to suit their needs.
14.4 Miles
80% 15 votes
Flea Markets Gruene Road, Gruene, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
A Gruene tradition dating back three decades, Gruene Market Days (also known as Old Gruene Market Days) features over 100 vendors displaying their original art and craft works. There is also live entertainment.
14.6 Miles
86% 28 votes
Walking Tours 2075 FM 2673, Suite D, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Your outdoor adventure is not complete without taking the Canyon Lake Gorge Tour, a guided 3-hour journey through the base of the canyons. Witness dinosaur tracks, fossils, waterfalls, and natural pools, just bring the family and a camera.
14.7 Miles
71% 51 votes
National & State Parks RR 3 Box 69, Lockhart, TX 78644 MoreLess Info
Swimming, camping, picnicking, educational programs, hiking and fishing are available at Lockhart State Park. In addition, the park is home to a 9-hole staff operated golf course and a group recreation hall with a kitchen.
14.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 207 Bridges Ln, Buda, TX 78610 MoreLess Info
Optimum Training Center is a family owned and operated horse stable that offers training and lessons. They offer performance training, halter training, stall board, professional horse transport, and a variety of other services.
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 125 Mabel Jones Drive, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Functioning as a community resource center, CRRC of Canyon Lake provides visitors with recreational classes for dance, fitness, and sports. The center is home to community programs like senior activities and hunger assistance.
15.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 204 San Antonio Street, Buda, TX 78610 MoreLess Info
Spanning 7 acres of land, Buda City Park offers a large playground with a rock climbing wall, 2 basketball courts, and 2 rentable pavilions. A variety of annual events are held at the park.
15.2 Miles
83% 280 votes
Tubing River Rd, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Trips along the Guadalupe River and the Comal River are offered by Rockn' R Rides. Both standard sizes tubes and inflatable rafts are available to take passengers along the rivers in addition to stand-up paddleboards.
15.4 Miles
81% 230 votes
Parks 221 Woodacre Drive, Wimberley, TX 78676 MoreLess Info
Jacob's Well Natural Area is a deep well and swimming hole fed by an artesian spring 140 feet below the surface. Local vegetation and wildlife surrounds the well, which also features an attached creek. Saturday tours and parking are available.
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