With San Antonio to the south, Austin to the north, and the beautiful Texas Hill Country to the west, there's never a shortage of recreation, entertainment, and special events. Sports lovers can participate in year-round outdoor activities or choose from the areas college and professional sports teams. Those who prefer indoor activities will enjoy the many live music and performing arts venues in San Marcos and the surrounding area. And don't forget that San Marcos is home to the states third most popular tourist attraction, the Tanger Outlet Center and Prime Outlets, which draw more than 8 million visitors a year. Distances: Prime & Tanger Outlet malls, 2 mi.; San Marcos River and Tubing, 2 mi.; Texas State University, 1.5 mi.; City Conference Center, 2mi.; Aquarena Springs Center, 1 mi.; Wonder World, 2 mi.; New Braunfels, 14 mi.; Schlitterbhan Water Park, 14 mi.