Day Trip to San Marcos 😸 (FULL EPISODE) S5 E3
THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on October 17, 2013. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
If you’ve only seen I-35, then you haven’t seen San Marcos. This laid back college town deserves a day (or more) to explore. So jump on in, the water's nice and cold...
The beautiful San Marcos river pops out of the ground at the Meadows Center and travels downstream until it merges with the Guadalupe River. On its journey through town, it is one of the most pristine and stunning rivers in Texas. Take a glass-bottom boat ride and be amazed at all you can see, such as plants, fish and the Texas River Cooter (it’s a turtle).
If you are dying to get into the water, then swimming abounds at Sewell Park (where the college kids hang out) or Rio Vista Park (where everyone hangs out). Rent a tube from the Lion’s Club, hit the water and ride the river to your heart’s content.
If you’re looking for a more extreme adventure, take a whitewater kayak lesson from skilled instructors at the Olympic Outdoor Center. This is some of the most fun you can have in Texas and who knows - you might just be the next medal-winning champ…
For the cultural side of town, you can always walk the square, shop at those famous outlets or head to Texas State University and pretend you’re still in college…. But my favorite thing to do is visit The Wittliff Collection at Texas State on the top floor of the library. This artist’s retreat has amazing works including a phenomenal collection of Lonesome Dove memorability - museum founder Bill Wittliff was the producer and screenwriter for this epic TV series.
Legend has it that this bridge that crosses over the San Marcos River near Sewell Park is protected by a Confederate Soldier who died here during the Civil War. If you float too far past the pickup point at the park, you might just find this ghostly spot.
Once you dry off, you’re sure to be ravenous so head up the street to Herbert’s Taco Hut and grub on some delicious, authentic and secret recipes. The carne guisada plate is amazing and they’ve also been voted “Best Enchiladas” in Hays County multiple years running.
For something completely different every day and completely fresh, head to the Root Cellar Cafe and Brewery just off the square. Everything on this chef-inspired menu is amazing. I always just go with the special, and I’ve never gone wrong!
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I Grew Up, in San Marcos, TX, All My Life, and I Can Say, As a Kid, Those We're The BEST Days, Of My Life..!!!
@byinyang7060
7 ай бұрын
Went to school there from 2013-2017, best days of my life as well!!
RIP Paperbear
paper bear shutting down was a sad blow to the square
I went to SWTSU in San Marcos. Some nights we'd sneak into Aquarina Springs through the old Ice House swimming hole and we'd scuba dive. It was a blast. After getting out and drying off we'd head to Herbert's for some tacos lol.
@theaprilfool1109
5 ай бұрын
Is the swimming hole still there?
@texaswader
5 ай бұрын
Nope. The old ice house is a Joe's Crab Shack now and the university fenced off the swimming hole.@@theaprilfool1109
Ralph is in hog heaven 😅
In Lonesome Dove, the water moccasin scene gave me nightmares as child lol.
I went to job Corp in San Marco's. I love it
Oh, yeah!
I love this, lived there for a couple of months. Loved the area. The Paper Bear reminds me of the 5 and Dime store in Branson MO.
“If you’ve ever been to San Marcos…” as it shows New Braunfels and heading south (the opposite direction) of San Marcos….. lol
Chet next visit the Flying Armadillo Disc Golfing course it is unique has a lot of art throughout the course. Makes it very interesting. Some real cool crazy shots to.
@Dr.ZoidbergPhD
7 ай бұрын
Literally did a video on that in the last month, he recommended it 💯
Lol, Chet explaing to the tour guide why you could see the bottom so clearly.
Wonderful job😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I remember.
Alumni 1988.....Herbert's!!! 😊
HOME OF COLLEGE STATION AND TEXAS A&M WHILE LIVING IN AUSTIN I'VE ENJOYED VISITING SAN MARCOS I KNOW I'VE STUCK OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB BEING ORIGINALLY FROM HAWAII AND FOR GOOD REASON I'LL EXPLAIN MUCH LATER LOL BUT WHILE LIVING IN TEXAS FOR 15YRS SAN MARCOS IS ONE OF THE TOWNS I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING WITH MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WHO'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY IS FROM AND MY BROTHER-IN-LAW IS MARRIED TO MY FIRST OLDER SISTER CHET I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR SHOW ON PBS WHILE I WAS LIVING IN AUSTIN AND STILL DO EVEN BEING BACK HOME ON THE ISLAND OF O'AHU JUST ENJOY ALL YOUR ROAD TRIPS TO PLACE I'VE BEEN AND ENJOYING MEMORIES OF EARLY 2000'S WHEN I FIRST MOVED THERE TAKING ROAD TRIPS WITH MY SISTER AND HER FAMILY TO POWWOWS AND DRIVING THROUGH TEXAS TO GET TO THEM ON THOSE ROAD TRIPS ALWAYS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK WITH THE ALL VIDEOS Y'ALL SHARE MUCH LOVE AND ALOHA TO ONE AND ALL 🤟🏽😁🤙🏽❤️🌺
@Dr.ZoidbergPhD
7 ай бұрын
WHY ARE YOU YELLING
Ralph the pig still lives
I'm pretty sure I saw poison ivy in that intro 😂
Omg I JUST got back from Braunfels for Wurstfest and could have stopped in S.M 😢
I really dont get all the bashing on Herberts? It goes hard and always has. People cant go to a tex mex joint expecting " mexican food ".
Yall been Fort Worth, Texas yet
@Dr.ZoidbergPhD
7 ай бұрын
Ain't nothin' worth going to 😂
@texasrangers4
7 ай бұрын
They have
Sad that although it was founded by a Spanish explorer the “correct” pronunciation of the town is in English.
is this show made for 4 year olds or 6 year olds?
That's my mechanic at 08:30, love that dude. 🤠🛻
@gilg2560
26 күн бұрын
No way! That’s Mike, he used to be my boss at Autozone back in 2000. He is a great guy. Does he still have the brown c10 square body?
@monabonejakon2797
26 күн бұрын
@@gilg2560I had to look up what C10 square body means. 😀 I thought you meant his physique! Reliable Automotive on 123. I think he's the manager, he's always there.
Herbert’s tacos are trash 🗑️ 😂
Sorry but that second dude doesn't even know what real Mexican food is if he thinks that taco joint is authentic Mexican! That's totally Tex-Mex...the mountains of yellow cheddar cheese, ground beef, hard shell tacos??? LOL
@matthewbrashears1248
7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing 😂!
Cruise control? U need to be drug tested, it's traffic all thr way 😂 😊😊
I used to go to Herbert’s while I was at Southwest Texas state. It is not authentic and does not taste very good, but yet people seem to like it. Trash
@Dr.ZoidbergPhD
7 ай бұрын
The only reason I can see them being in business is bc of the college student that d9nt know what good food is.
@america1st277
7 ай бұрын
I agree
No kidding what's all this hoopla and hullabaloo about Herbert's that place is no good at all there are thousands of good places in Texas to eat food and you got a feature that place it is terrible come on get a grip!