San Marcos is one of the best-kept secrets in Texas. The city is located between Austin and San Antonio, and is the seat of Hays County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of San Marcos was over 54,000 in 2013. In 2013 and 2014, the United States Census Bureau named San Marcos the fastest growing city in America. In December 2013, San Marcos was #9 on Business Insider’s list of the “10 most exciting small cities in America.”

The city’s location is on the Balcones Fault, the frontier between the coastal plains and the hill country. The Fault produces many springs of water including Spring Lake which is the source of the San Marcos River.

While most known for Texas State University among outsiders, between college students San Marcos is known for tubing, swimming, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Sewell Park, which is located on Texas State’s campus, is the most popular place among Bobcats to study, tan, and swim in the San Marcos River.

The center of the town is referred to as the square. It was laid out in 1851 with the town courthouse being in the center. The courthouse was built in 1908. Some of the more famous places to eat and enjoy a drink on the square are Vodka Street Global Bistro and Bar which has excellent food and drink choices and the Green Parrot. The Green Parrot is the oldest surviving bar on the square and is known for its old school look while maintaining a great atmosphere of students and adults alike.

San Marcos is also home to some of the best Mexican food restaurants in Texas. Herbert’s Taco Hut and Garcia’s Mexican restaurant are second to none when it comes to the best tasting Mexican food. For the best breakfast tacos, Los Vega has the greatest in the world.

Visit today to see why Texas State University in San Marcos is the best place for college students to call home.

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The city of Denton is North in the Dallas/Fort Wort region. It’s home to not only UNT but Texas Woman’s University (TWU) as well. TWU has an enrollment of over 15,000 and it’s nursing doctoral program is the largest in the United States.

Denton has a number of local places that are popular among college students. These include LSA, Rooster’s Roadhouse, El Guapos,Pourhouse, Old West Cafe, Loco Cafe, Seven Mile Cafe, Greenhouse, La Milpa, Dani Rae’s Cajun Seafood, Beth Marie’s, Denton County Burgers and RG Burgers.

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The city of San Antonio is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. It’s home to the Alamo which is the most visited historical landmark in the great state of Texas. San Antonio boasts over 100,000 students in its 31 higher-education institutions. Publicly funded schools include the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the University of Texas A&M at San Antonio, Alamo Community College District. UTSA is San Antonio’s largest university. Private schools include Private universities include top-rated Trinity University,St. Mary’s University, TexasOur Lady of the Lake University, University of the Incarnate Word, Webster University, Wayland Baptist University – San Antonio, Baptist University of the Américas and the Southwest School of Arts which had its first graduating class in 2014. The San Antonio Public Library serves each one of these institutions along with the 19 independent school districts in the Bexar County and San Antonio metropolitan area.

UTSA has great entertainment and food options within minutes of its campus. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is right across the freeway. If you’re looking to grab a bite to eat try Maggionos at the Rim or Brio at La Cantera. Top Golf also just opened right around the corner from UTSA.

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UT-Austin is located in one of the most beautiful and fastest growing cities in the nation. Austin is known as “The Live Music Capital of the World” and is the popular destination for many tourists from around the globe. When you visit Austin, you have to stop at one of the world famous restaurants such as Franklin’s Barbeque, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, or one of the many food trucks. Austin is also well known for 6^th street, a stretch that has over 150 bars, restaurants, and unique shops.

Austin also offers some of the most luxurious student housing in the United States. Apartments have state-of-the-art amenities, fixtures, and common eras that are second to none. If you need off campus housing in Austin, Texas, look no further than Student Spaces, the off campus-housing search that clicks!

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Around the Bryan/College Station area you can find many local hangouts. The Dixie chicken is the staple spot for A&M, located on Northgate. The newly redesigned Memorial Student Center is the hangout spot for on campus. In College Station you will see friendly faces anywhere you go. Don’t forget to use howdy when greeting people.

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