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Attraction · San Marcos

San Marcos Tourist Information Center

The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau runs the Tourist Information Center on I-35 North — the easy stop on the way into town for the San Marcos River and the springs.

Why people come here

Right off I-35 San Marcos River

Before you go

Hours are as the center published them in October 2026 and can change with the season and on holidays — call ahead before you plan a stop around them.

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The springs, the river, the paddling downstream, and why the water quality rules exist.

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