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Visiting San Marcos, TX


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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
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
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
56°F 13°C
Friday
Nov 13
Hi:
76°F 24°C
Lo:
61°F 16°C

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Embassy Suites San Marcos

Nov 7, 2009

The Embassy Suites concept is so much nicer than a standard room, as the sitting area makes it two rooms for the price of one. You don't have to feel confined to a bedroom all the time. This hotel was...more

Holiday Inn Express San Marcos

3 of 5 stars
Bellevue, WA
Nov 5, 2009

I stayed at this HIE on a trip to see the LBJ Historic Site. The hotel was okay and I got a nice rate. It had an outdoor pool which I did not use. The stay was what you would expect from a HIE...more

Crystal River Inn

Nov 3, 2009

We stayed in the Frio Room, which was very nice and pleasant, it 's a beautiful cottage room with all the amenities, the bathroom is great, large and very comfortable. Cathy and Mike Dillon, the...more

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