Hop on a glass-bottomed Aquarena boat or kayak and see San Marcos's amazing aquatic life. It's great for a fun date or a day out with the family — the wetland ecosystem is stunning. Take time to explore the Aquarena Center, too, which offers an aquarium, museum, a floating boardwalk and a full walking tour of the wetlands. Bring your camera as you never know what you might run into, from turtles to alligators!

Trails leads up into the Hill Country, where you can view the entire grounds from above.

Aquarena Center
Texas State University
321 City Park St
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-7570
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