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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Marcos

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Marcos, Texas

Updated July 11, 2022
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The Forensic Anthropology Research Facility.

San Marcos, Texas

Freeman Ranch Body Farm

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.
The scene on North LBJ Drive

San Marcos, Texas

'Nature of the Waters'

In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, this was the former home of the Marshal of Gravity and the site of his tragic death.
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Jacob’s Well

Wimberley, Texas

Jacob's Well

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.
15 miles from San Marcos
Naegelin’s Bakery

New Braunfels, Texas

Naegelin's Bakery

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.
16 miles from San Marcos
The original statue.

Seguin, Texas

World's Largest Pecan

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.
17 miles from San Marcos
Lytton Springs General Store

Dale, Texas

Lytton Springs General Store

Constructed in 1859 as a general store and post office, the store is still used to this day and was featured in the Walking Dead series.
21 miles from San Marcos
Longview Cemetery

Austin, Texas

Longview Cemetery

A tiny graveyard with a mysterious past.
23 miles from San Marcos
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Video: Diving Into the Mermaid Capital of Texas

From the must-see ecosystems to the larger-than-life mermaids, San Marcos and its submerged springs are an oasis from all things ordinary.
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Artifacts recently unearthed in Florence, TX offer new insights into Paleoindian history.

The Texas Archaeological Discovery That Reframed Human History

At Discovery Hall in San Marcos, Texas, you can find American artifacts that upended how we understand human history in the Americas.
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