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San Marcos Is a Paradise for Those Who Like To Shop
San Marcos is famed for its shopping. So much so that in 2006, ABC’s “The View” ranked the city as the third best shopping destination in the world.
The city has a number of interesting boutique stores for people looking for unusual clothes and gifts. But the big draw here is the two mega shopping outlets, Prime Outlets and Tanger Outlet Center, which offer a combined 1.2 million square feet of shopping.
The upscale Prime Outlets has luxury shopping not seen anywhere else in Texas. Across... Read More »
San Marcos has Serious Water Sports
San Marcos, TX, is serious about its water sports. Residents here have worked hard to make the San Marcos River one of the cleanest, clearest streams in the nation. The river is a prime spot for a glass-bottom boat tour or a tubing excursion. Or kick it up a notch and kayak through one the rivers waterfalls, including the Rio Vista Falls area, which has hosted Olympic pre-trial events.Bodies of Water: San Marcos RiverActivities: Kayaking or tubing the river, Aquarena boat tours, floating... Read More »
San Marcos River Is the Place to Make a Splash
Weekends in the beautiful Hill Country town of San Marcos find thousands of people washing away the week in the local river.
Flowing gently through the city, the San Marcos River is one of the cleanest, clearest in the nation. The crystal spring water maintains a temperature of 72 degrees year-round – perfect for tubing, swimming, scuba diving and kayaking.
“The upper San Marcos River is listed as the crown jewel of San Marcos by the Chamber of Commerce and is the centerpiece of the city’s... Read More »
San Marcos Provides a Haven for Area Writers
It must be something in the water.
San Marcos is a haven for prolific writers, who frequently share their experiences of the small Texas town with the reading world.
For example, when Elizabeth Crook thinks of home, San Marcos is the only place that comes to mind.
The accomplished author grew up here, and although she now hangs her hat in Austin, her years in San Marcos show through in her writing.
“My whole life, San Marcos has provided me with a sense of home.
And even though I’ve lived in... Read More »
