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1. Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Calaboose African American Museum, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

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4. Middleton Brewing

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. LBJ Museum

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6. Wonder World Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club

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8. The Root Cellar Cafe

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9. Paddle SMTX

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10. Paddle with Style

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11. Purgatory Creek Natural Area

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12. Rhea's Ice Cream

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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13. Rio Vista Dam

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14. Texas State Tubes

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15. The Longhorn Racing Academy

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16. Palmer's Restaurant Bar

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17. San Marcos BBQ

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18. Wake the Dead Coffee House

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19. Wimberley Glassworks

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20. Grins Restaurant

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San Marcos is located only 30 miles from Austin, and it boasts plenty of green space, a historic downtown core, and the largest outlet center in America. There are plenty of trendy shops, restaurants and welcoming cafes for visitors to enjoy, but nature lovers shouldn't despair; the nearby San Marcos River provides the opportunity to enjoy watersports like kayaking and fly-fishing. The city is worth more than a day trip from Austin, but no matter how long your visit is going to be, here are the best things to see and do while you're there.

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