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Located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, San Marcos has numerous attractions, especially for the adventure-seeking visitor. At the center of the city is the San Marcos River, which offers tubing. The nearby Rio Vista Falls has three drops for a great kayaking adventure. Explorers can visit the Wonder World activity center to discover a cave formed by an earthquake.
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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
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Nov
68°F 20°C
46°F 7°C
3 in 8 cm
Dec
60°F 15°C
36°F 2°C
2 in 5 cm
Jan
60°F 15°C
37°F 2°C
2 in 4 cm
Feb
62°F 16°C
41°F 5°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
68°F 20°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 6 cm
Apr
76°F 24°C
55°F 12°C
1 in 3 cm
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Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Wednesday
Nov 25
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Thursday
Nov 26
Hi:
67°F 19°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C

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Holiday Inn Express San Marcos

Nov 22, 2009

Its not like there was anything wrong with the hotel, but it didn't really 'wow' me. It was a little ordinary so I would recomend a different hotel if your staying for a while. But if your stay is...more

Centerpoint Station

Nov 15, 2009

This restaurant/bakery/general store is across the highway from and easily accessible to two large outlet malls with lots of tourists. We were traveling on the main highway and picked this place at...more

Comfort Suites San Marcos

Nov 14, 2009

On a miserably rainy Sunday afternoon, I checked in the hotel, anticipating a hot shower. Water boiler is set too low so that you can only get warm showers, not hot ones. Also, no closet to hang...more

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