San Marcos
FreeA Texas Hill Country city on the spring-fed San Marcos River, known for tubing, a historic downtown and outlet shopping.

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Tanger Outlets San Marcos is a shop in San Marcos, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: free.
4015 I-35 S · San Marcos, TX
Tanger Outlets San Marcos sits along Interstate 35 in San Marcos, Texas, near the separate San Marcos Premium Outlets. The center spans more than 400,000 square feet with over 100 outlet stores from brands including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Reebok, Banana Republic and Nautica. Shoppers can join the free TangerClub program for coupon books and additional savings.
The closest stops to Tanger Outlets San Marcos, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
A Texas Hill Country city on the spring-fed San Marcos River, known for tubing, a historic downtown and outlet shopping.
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