Nestled along the serene San Marcos River, Pecan Park offers the perfect escape into nature while keeping you close to some of Texas Hill Country’s most exciting destinations. San Marcos, a charming community just 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, is a hub for exploration, adventure, and relaxation. Whether…
The San Marcos River, a jewel of Central Texas, beckons adventurers with its crystal-clear waters, vibrant ecosystem, and year-round spring-fed coolness. Whether you crave a peaceful paddle, a thrilling adventure, or a relaxing float, the San Marcos River offers something for everyone. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to plan your perfect San…
Craving crawfish? You are in luck if you’re staying in San Marcos with us, because OMG Seafood is a brand new Lousiana Cajun restaurant serving up delicious mudbugs here. And there’s no better time to eat them! Crawfish season is in full swing here in Texas. OMG Seafood sells boiled crawfish by the pound. Add-ons…
We owe our veterans respect year-round, but we tend to reflect on their sacrifice all the more around Veterans Day. If you want to pay your respects or if you have a general interest in military history, then here are six places you should visit while you’re staying with us in San Marcos, Texas. 1/…
Our RV campground in San Marcos is surrounded by charming Texas Hill Country towns. One of our favorites is Gruene (pronounced “green”), a community on the north end of New Braunfels. Originally settled by German farmers in the 1840s, Gruene is now known for food, wine, shopping, seasonal events, and the oldest continuously operating dance…
Get cute with pumpkins at Barton Hill Farms weekly fall festival and pumpkin patch (Credit: Barton Hill Farms) Fall is here, whether the temperature knows it or not. Let’s all wish deliciously cool fall weather into being by going to a festive pumpkin patch! Nothing says “Autumn” more than a humongous pile of pumpkins. Here…
San Marcos loves its mermaids all year, but these mythical water creatures come to life during SPLASH Festival. In September, San Marcos achieves peak mermaid status, as Mermaid Society of Texas holds its mermaid-centric SPLASH Festival with several events, to celebrate the San Marcos River and encourage taking care of the river.
If you love the San Marcos River like we do, then you can’t get enough time on the water! For those curious to see more than the average tuber, Paddle With Style offers guided canoe and kayak tours of the San Marcos River, as well as paddling classes.
Industry restaurant in downtown San Marcos is instantly appealing. The look of the place is modern, yet casual, with exposed ducts and girders, garage doors, a large patio, and a shiny, silver bar top. It even has a ping pong table inside.
Spend time looking for top San Marcos restaurants online, and Italian Garden keeps popping up. Mention “Italian restaurant,” and this is the vision many of us come up with: red-and-white checkered tablecloths, fresh bread on the table, pasta, pizza, and a friendly staff. Bingo. You’ve just pictured Italian Garden!
