Live every day with the beauty of nature. Indulge in the splendors of the Texas Hill Country. San Marcos offers its residents and visitors the excitement and recreation of a natural adventure, but still provides the peace and tranquility to let you sit back, relax, and escape from it all.

San Marcos, home to Texas State University, is conveniently situated halfway between San Antonio and Austin. Although San Marcos is within easy driving distance of these metropolitan areas, it remains a world away from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

San Marcos teems with some of the most unique attractions Texas has to offer. Every year millions of visitors from both the United States and Mexico delight in the serene beauty as well as the attractions of San Marcos.

Whether you're leisurely tubing down the gentle current of the San Marcos River, bargain hunting at our beautifully landscaped outlet malls, or wandering through Downtown and the Historic Districts to learn the San Marcos story, this beautiful city provides the perfect setting for long time residents as well as visitors.