things to do in San Marcos, TX

Light up the river and look for bats beneath Austin's skyline

Private captained cruise with sun-or-shade comfort on Lake Austin

Hear Austin's darkest tales on a walk after dark

Visit Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries on a 4.5-hour shuttle from Austin

Float a spring-fed river with tubes, coolers, and a social Austin escape

Paddle at sunset and watch the Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony emerge

Cruise Lady Bird Lake in a 1958 vintage boat with Austin skyline views

Self-guided Slingshot loop through Texas Hill Country backroads

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike with a road captain through Austin

Paddle San Marcos’ clear river in a transparent tandem kayak

Ride Austin’s trails, parks, and Capitol on a relaxed city route

Explore Austin lore, live music, local treats, and offbeat stories by van

Paddle spring-fed Austin waters, swim at Barton Springs, and spot turtles and fish

Cruise Lake Austin with a captain, floating pad, and time to swim or relax

Investigate the unsolved 1885 midnight assassin case on downtown streets

Sip your way through Hill Country with a guided shuttle from Austin

Ride private trails on nearly 300 acres with a midway snack break

Paddle under the Congress Avenue Bridge and watch the bat colony emerge

Cruise Austin’s skyline aboard a restored 1960 Glastron Starflite

Cruise Texas Hill Country backroads to Canyon Lake and Devil’s Backbone

Bike to taco stops, murals, and Austin landmarks with drinks included

Take a leisurely paddle beneath a cypress canopy

Ride easy trails by Lady Bird Lake with a guide and family-friendly stops

Ride a live band brewery bus tour with beer samples and a food-truck meal