- 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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781 Jacobs Creek Park Rd # 2, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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The Randolph Recreation Area is a lakeside area with RV camping facilities. The area features a boat launch area, and visitors can swim in the lake. There is also a fully stocked store.
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Opening in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the 8,230-acre Canyon Lake is designed to protect the cities below it from floods. Visitors find opportunities to boat, fish, and swim in the lake, while along its 80 miles of shoreline, people can camp, hike, picnic, and hunt.
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The 51-acre Landia Park can be explored by walking on the .8-mile walking path, by riding the miniature train, or by paddleboat. Some favorite activities at the park include a playground and an arboretum.
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Offering a wealth of information about the establishment of New Braunfels and its surrounding area, The Sophienburg contains numerous historical artifacts and memorabilia. The museum is also home to a gift shop where souvenirs are sold.
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4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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Open to the public in 2000, the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country preserves the history of this area from Prehistoric times through today. The museum features a collection of over 350 dinosaur tracks, native American history, and more.
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Canyon Park Beach is located on the north shore of Canyon Lake, and is available to visitors between April and September each year. Visitors can camp at the nearby Canyon Park, and can swim, bike, hike, or fish.
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801 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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The McKenna Children's Museum is designed to help children use all their senses. Some popular areas of the museum include the Grocery Store, Hill country campgrounds, Lend-a-Hand ranch, New BraunFit, The Great Outdoors, Town Square, Kid's Clinic, Art Studio and Aquarium.
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A 30,000-square-foot bowling center, Fiesta Lanes features 36 synthetic lanes along with a sports lounge and a grill. The center also offers a pro shop, party hosting, arcade games, adult beverages and pool tables.
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Lookout Mountain is a hiking site that offers guests the chance to take in views of the surrounding area at the top. The location also features a cave, which can be access by hiking up the mountain.
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Canyon Lake Marina has all the amenities you can ask for to insure that you enjoy your time boating on Canyon Lake. Features ample slips, fully-stocked ship store with all the supplies you might need, fuel, and a full-service restaurant.