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    Cool Off

    Beat the Texas heat with a sizzling summer vacay to San Marcos

    CultureMap Create
    Jun 14, 2023 | 12:17 pm
    Summer in Texas means river time.
    Summer in Texas means river time.
    Photo courtesy of Visit San Marcos

    The summer vacay vibes right now are strong, but a great getaway doesn't have to be far-flung. Keep your cool in San Marcos this summer with these refreshing ideas:

    Run to the river
    Did summer in Texas even happen if you didn't float the river? Besides grabbing a tube, cooler, and your best buds for a relaxing day on the crystal-clear, spring-fed water, you can also snorkel, kayak, standup paddle board, or even just sunbathe.

    Head into the earth
    Escape the sun by venturing underground at Wonder World Park for a tour of the Balcones Fault Line Cave. Besides being an exquisite 72 degrees year-round, the earthquake-formed cave is dotted with prehistoric fossils and huge boulders suspended in midair.

    Afterward, check out the anti-gravity house, Texas Wildlife Petting Park, or the Texas Observatory Tower for awesome Hill Country views.

    Embrace the AC
    True Texans know to duck indoors when the summer heat gets too intense, and if you happen to start shopping while hypnotized by that sweet, sweet air conditioning, then so be it.

    Score plenty of deals at the largest outlet mall in the United States and find one-of-a-kind treasures at boutiques around town.

    Pick up some knowledge
    Museums also crank out the chilly air, so pay a visit to the LBJ Museum (to learn about President Johnson’s time as a student in San Marcos) and drop in on the Wittliff Collection at Texas State University (for an afternoon of art, culture, and history).

    Down a cold one
    Cool off with a pint at one — or all — of San Marcos' three craft breweries: Roughhouse Brewing, Middleton Brewing, and Sean Patrick's.

    Learn more and plan your perfect summer itinerary in San Marcos here.

    It bears repeating: Get in the water.

    Glow kayaking

    Photo courtesy of Visit San Marcos

    Why go kayaking when you can go glow kayaking instead?

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    SPRING FEVER

    Popular Texas city named cheapest U.S. destination for spring break 2026

    John Egan
    Mar 12, 2026 | 12:20 pm
    San Antonio River Walk
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    Destinations like the River Walk make San Antonio and attractive — and cheap — spring break destination.

    Got your sights set on an inexpensive spring break getaway? You may want to consider a road trip to San Antonio.

    A new study from digital entertainment platform JB.com ranks the Alamo City as the country’s cheapest spring break destination for students.

    The study, which covers 30 popular U.S. cities, looks at average nightly prices at budget hotels, the average tab for meals and drinks, and the number of bars and restaurants. The study also takes into account a city’s average March-April temperatures and its safety rating.

    “The biggest mistake students make is booking spring break trips to the same five cities everyone else picks,” says JB.com. “When 50,000 college kids flood Fort Lauderdale in the same week, prices skyrocket, and everything gets crowded.”

    San Antonio stands out in two categories: average nightly price at budget hotels ($87) and average meal cost ($18).

    JB.com also cites San Antonio’s pleasant weather, “making it comfortable to enjoy the outdoors before the nightlife starts,” and its “growing food scene,” boasting more than 1,900 bars and restaurants.

    Although the JB's rankings were centered on collegiate life, it is also one of Texas' hot spots for grade schoolers thanks to amusement parks like Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio. The popularity makes it an attractive city for limited-time activations, like the massive Epic Bounce inflatable theme park.

    Big-city neighbor to the north, Austin, appears at No. 8 on the top 10 list. It scores well in the average-meal-price category ($20) and the bar-and-restaurant category (more than 5,300 establishments). However, Austin’s average drink price ($7) and average nightly price at budget hotels ($94) are on the high side.

    While there are many great spots around Texas for a spring break getaway, Dallasites might want to just avoid the highway and airport hassles and enjoy some top-notch local events and activities - there are a lot of them.

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