Winter Date Night Ideas in San Marcos, TX

Winter date nights in San Marcos, TX — try ice skating, holiday light walks, speakeasy cocktail bars, jazz clubs, or a prix-fixe dinner. Indoor attractions are perfect for cold-weather dates.

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Lions Club Tube Rental

Cheapest tube rental on the river — cash to the Lions Club, one-hour float

170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Daily 10am-6pm (summer)

$10-15 per tube
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Only earthquake-formed show cave in the US — open since 1894

1000 Prospect St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Fri-Sun 10am-5pm (check seasonal hours)

$25-30 adults, discounts for kids
Zelicks Icehouse

Cheap drinks, live music, and an outdoor stage — the Square's best dive

336 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Daily 11am-2am

Beers $4-7, no cover most nights
Downtown San Marcos

Walkable courthouse square with restaurants, bars, and live music — start here

111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Open daily; restaurants typically 11am-10pm

Free to walk
Cheatham Street Warehouse

George Strait played here before anyone knew his name — still booking great music

119 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Shows typically 8pm-12am; check calendar

$5-20 cover depending on the act
Sean Patrick's Irish Pub

Wednesday trivia on the Square — solid pub with a packed patio on weekends

202 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Daily 11am-2am

Beers $5-8, entrees $10-16