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Exploring Texas ain’t no small vacation, it’s a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that’s where we come in. Here is San Marcos' chapter in the saga.
The Daytripper: The beautiful San Marcos river pops out of the ground at the Aquarena Center and travels downstream until it merges with the Guadalupe River.
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown San Marcos · 19 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: For desert, go to Rhea’s Ice Cream where Rhea herself makes some of the most delicious and inventive cream you’ve ever had. Circus animal cookie, avocado coconut, big red, the list goes on and on.
American Restaurant · Downtown San Marcos · 51 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: Head to the Root Cellar Cafe and Brewery just off the square. Everything on this chef-inspired menu is amazing. I always just go with the special, and I’ve never gone wrong.
The Daytripper: Head to Herbert’s Taco Hut and grub on some delicious, authentic, and secret recipes. The carne guisada plate is amazing and they’ve been voted “Best Enchiladas” in Hays County multiple years running.
The Daytripper: If you are dying to get into the water, then swimming abounds at Sewell Park (where the college kids hang out) or Rio Vista Park (where everyone hangs out).
601 University Dr (Texas State University), San Marcos, TX
College Library · 29 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: M favorite thing to do is visit The Wittliff Collection on Texas State’s campus on the top floor of the library. It has amazing works including a phenomenal collection of Lonesome Dove memorabilia.
The Daytripper: Head to Cheatham Street Warehouse to have a cold one and hear some live music in the same place where George Straight and his band Ace in the Hole played their very first gig.