Jim Wacker Field at UFCU StadiumSan Marcos, Texas

UFCU Stadium was used as a filming location for the "Friday Night Lights" TV show. Jim Wacker's legacy honored.

💡 Experience the Friday Night Lights legacy and Texas State's Bobcat tradition.

Glide over the crystal-clear San Marcos Springs in a glass-bottom boat while a naturalist guide explains the rare aquifer-fed ecosystem and the prehistoric artifacts visible below the surface.

💡 Tours run on a first-come, first-served basis; arrive early on game days or weekends to avoid waits. Hours are 9:30 AM–5 PM in summer and 9:30 AM–4 PM in winter — confirm seasonally before visiting. A daily parking permit is required and purchased at the ticket kiosk.

Tour the only known earthquake-formed cave in the U.S. (along the Balcones Fault Line), then ride a Texas-wildlife train and step into the disorienting Anti-Gravity House — a genuinely fun stop for families or curious adults.

💡 The All-In-One ticket covers the cave, anti-gravity house, observation tower, and train ride; verify current prices directly at wonderworldpark.com as listed prices may have changed. The cave stays a cool 68°F year-round — bring a light layer. Open daily.

Housed downtown, this free museum documents Lyndon B. Johnson's formative years as a student and teacher at what is now Texas State University, directly connecting San Marcos to the Great Society legislation of his presidency.

💡 Open Thursday–Saturday 11 AM–5 PM only; closed Sunday–Wednesday. Confirm hours before visiting on non-weekend game days. The small, well-curated collection takes about 45 minutes. Special tours can be arranged outside regular hours by contacting the museum.