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Explore Spring Lake at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Glass-bottom Boat Tour Meadows Center

Rejoice, Central Texans! For the first time in decades, members of the public are allowed to enter the crystal-clear waters at Spring Lake in San Marcos. Exclusive yet affordable snorkeling tours, scuba diving excursions, and stand-up paddleboarding tours of the lake are now available through The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: san marcos

15 Ways to Savor a San Marcos Day Trip

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Texas State Tubes San Marcos River

No one likes leaving the beautiful playground that is Austin, but a change of pace and scenery can rejuvenate the soul. San Marcos, an easy jaunt south, tempts with adventures in and on the San Marcos River, charming craft breweries, tried and true eateries, and little to no traffic. Here’s what I discovered during my […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: san marcos

Live Music Meets Tubing at Float Fest 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Float Fest

Guest article by Brandon Navarro If there is one thing that immediately comes to mind when I think about the city of Austin, it’s the music. On any given night, you can go into coffee shops, hole in the wall bars, and restaurants, and there will be live music of every kind playing. Everything from […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music Tagged With: san marcos

Buzz Down to San Marcos for a Lovely Afternoon at Middleton Brewing

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Ashley Alkek

Middleton Brewing San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, 40 miles south of Austin, stands a 10-barrel brewpub by the name of Middleton Brewing. It’s one of those places you’re grateful to stumble upon, worth a trip on its own. Middleton Brewing has 15 styles of beer, all crafted with pride and served in the most friendly manner. Patron-friendly, dog-friendly, kid-friendly. The whole […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: beer, brewery, craft beer, san marcos

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