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San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos is a short drive from Austin and features popular outlet malls, river tubing, WonderWorld Park, and more.

Day Trip in San Marcos

Texas Travel guide Danno Wise explains why San Marcos is a fun travel destination, especially during the summers. Only 30 miles south of Austin and with outlet malls and rivers you can tube along, it's the perfect spot for a day trip.

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