Nearby
Nearby Cities and Attractions
Right here at The Old El Camino, you can head north for Austin’s music and events, west for river days, or south toward San Marcos for a day full of fun in the sun. It’s all within reach. Then come evening, you can roll back in and let the night settle in around you.
Blue Hole Regional Park
Head west for a spell and you’ll land at Blue Hole Regional Park, a Hill Country favorite where clear, spring-fed water winds through cypress trees and invites you to jump right on in. Folks come to swim, float, wade along the limestone edges, and stretch out in the shade.
Texas State Tubes
Texas State Tubes is just outside San Marcos and makes floating the San Marcos River about as easy as it gets. You check in, grab a tube, hop on the shuttle, then spend a few laid-back hours drifting through clear spring-fed water with shady banks and plenty of spots to hop out and cool off. It’s a classic Hill Country float day done right.
Circuit of the Americas
Just up the road, Circuit of the Americas brings big energy to the area with Formula 1 races, MotoGP, concerts, and major events throughout the year. On race weekends, you can hear the engines and the whole area hums with excitement. Even on non-race days, folks stop by for tours, events, or to catch a show at one of the largest outdoor venues in Texas.
Skydive San Marcos
Looking for the absolute best view of Texas Hill Country? It really doesn’t get better than Skydive San Marcos. You check in, get a quick briefing, gear up, then ride the plane up to around 14,000 feet above Central Texas. First-timers jump tandem with an instructor, freefall for close to a minute, then float back down with wide views of rivers, farmland, and the Hill Country below.