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Local GemTanger Outlets San Marcos
FreeA 400,000 plus square foot outlet shopping center off I 35 with more than 100 brand name and designer stores.
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San Marcos
San Marcos is a sightseeing stop in San Marcos, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: free.
617 IH 35 North · San Marcos, TX
Why you should go…
The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau is the official tourism marketing department for the City of San Marcos, Texas, promoting the spring-fed San Marcos River, downtown historic district and area attractions. It operates a Tourist Information Center off Interstate 35 and produces visitor guides for the city. San Marcos sits between Austin and San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country.
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What's around here?
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