Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer
Chest locked

Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Texas State University

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 72,879 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Discussion Reviews 5 Photos
196k Popularity

Texas State University, Public university in San Marcos, United States.

Texas State University sits on elevated land along the San Marcos River, with numerous buildings spread across a sprawling campus. Walkways connect different areas and pass green spaces, while the water flows through the grounds.

The institution opened in 1899 as a normal school with a few hundred learners, focused on training teachers. Over the decades it grew into a full university and expanded its academic fields considerably.

Students come from across the state and beyond to study fields ranging from education to technology. The river draws people between classes to relax along its banks or follow the paths beside the water.

Visitors can walk through the grounds and see public areas, though some facilities are reserved for enrolled individuals. Information signs help with navigation, and parking is available at several spots.

A former student later became President of the United States, finishing his studies here in the early 1930s. His name appears on buildings and signs throughout the campus, recalling that connection.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1899
Elevation above the sea
203 m
Part of
Texas State University System
Address
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
GPS coordinates
29.88920,-97.93890
Latest update
December 12, 2025 20:33
Around this place
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
United States of America

Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

847 m
Old Main
United States of America

Old Main

22 m
First United Methodist Church
United States of America

First United Methodist Church

700 m
Hays County Courthouse
United States of America

Hays County Courthouse

788 m
Fire Station and City Hall
United States of America

Fire Station and City Hall

629 m
United States of America

San Marcos Telephone Company

835 m
Moore Grocery Company
United States of America

Moore Grocery Company

814 m
United States of America

Old Main

14 m
United States of America

Hays County Courthouse Historic District

751 m
Hardy-Williams Building
United States of America

Hardy-Williams Building

659 m
United States of America

McKie-Bass Building

808 m
Simon Building
United States of America

Simon Building

758 m
Episcopalian Rectory
United States of America

Episcopalian Rectory

861 m
Cape House
United States of America

Cape House

888 m
United States of America

Hutchison House

413 m
Green and Faris Buildings
United States of America

Green and Faris Buildings

809 m
United States of America

Goforth-Harris House

706 m
Charles Cock Home
United States of America

Charles Cock Home

661 m
United States of America

First United Methodist Church

693 m
United States of America

Old Fish Hatchery Office Building

573 m
United States of America

Beverly Hutchison House

419 m
United States of America

Eli T. Merriman Home

886 m
United States of America

Cock House

664 m
United States of America

Theatre Center (THEA)

288 m
United States of America

Performing Arts Center (PERF)

343 m
United States of America

John C. "Jack" Hays

700 m
United States of America

Goddess of Justice

741 m
United States of America

Mural, Work of art

884 m
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Texas State University - Public university in San Marcos, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.