Things to Do with Kids in San Marcos, TX

  • TripBuzz found 117 things to do with kids in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Wimberley and Seguin.
  • From Lions Club Tube Rental to Sunset Bowling Lanes, the San Marcos area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, River and Kayaking.
  • Home to Texas State University, the city of San Marcos is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the nation. Situated along the San Marcos River, the area is popular for fishing, tubing, canoeing and hiking on the adjacent scenic trails. The local Town Center offers shops, dining and nightlife.
  • TripBuzz found 117 things to do with kids in or near San Marcos, Texas, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Wimberley and Seguin.
  • From Lions Club Tube Rental to Sunset Bowling Lanes, the San Marcos area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, River and Kayaking.
  • Home to Texas State University, the city of San Marcos is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the nation. Situated along the San Marcos River, the area is popular for fishing, tubing, canoeing and hiking on the adjacent scenic trails. The local Town Center offers shops, dining and nightlife.
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18.4 Miles
47% 15 votes
Parks Canyon Lake, TX MoreLess Info
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Canyon Park provides access to a lake where water activities like fishing and boating can be enjoyed. The park further provides beach access as well as a playground, hiking trails and campground.
18.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 2068 FM 1185, Lockhart, TX 78644 MoreLess Info
KnP Training is a family-owned business that specializes in helping horse owners overcome horse-riding obstacles. The business offers educational lessons on the psychology of horses, horse care, and horse behavioral issues.
19.4 Miles
78% 32 votes
Parks Canyon Lake, TX MoreLess Info
For the ideal camping or RV experience on the northwest side of Canyon Lake, visit Potter's Creek Park. The site features 5 shower houses, pavilions, 114-RV campsites, tent camping, a large beach and boat ramps.
20.9 Miles
81% 21 votes
Boat Rentals 16440 Cranes Mill Road #1, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Providing visitors with direct access to the lake, Cranes Mill Marina offers boat boarding services at its docks. The marina rents out motor boats, waverunners, pontoon boats, and kayaks for visitors to take out on the water.
21.0 Miles
92% 90 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1218 N.Camp Street, Seguin, TX MoreLess Info
Families are the focus of ZDT's Amusement Park as there are attractions for a wide age range of people. Young children have their own section for free play while teens and adults can tackle thrill rides.
21.2 Miles
45% 22 votes
Camping Site Canyon Lake, TX MoreLess Info
Located on a long peninsula on the shore of Canyon Lake, Crane's Mill Park features many water sport opportunities, including a ramp for boating along with two fishing piers. There are also 34 tent sites, 30 RV sites, restrooms, and wildlife viewing.
21.4 Miles
87% 765 votes
Gardens 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 MoreLess Info
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a 279-acre public garden, founded in 1982, to preserve and celebrate the native flowers, plants and landscape of the Southwest. This award-winning center features miles of walking trails, a cafe, and gift shop.
21.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 425 N Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155 MoreLess Info
The renowned Texas Theatre has been providing entertainment since its inception in 1963 and is best known as the theatre that Lee Harvey Oswald took shelter in after assassinating President John F. Kennedy. The cinema also has a bar that provides food and beverages.
21.5 Miles
56% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 1373 E Walnut Street, Seguin, TX 78155 MoreLess Info
King Ranger Theatres features lighted parking, wheelchair accessible facilities, hearing impaired devices, rocking chair seats, and stadium seating. The movie theater also has all Dolby and DTS Digital Surround Sound.
21.8 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Sites 704 Zorn Street, Seguin, TX 78156 MoreLess Info
Visitors can tour an 1856 Greek Revival mansion that serves as an example of 19th century concrete construction experimentation at the Sebastopol House State Historic Site. The house features exhibits of the technology of its time used to build it.
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