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A glass-bottomed boat glides through the San Marcos Springs and affords views of songbirds above and turtles or fish below
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About This Deal
- Departure time: boat tours run once an hour from 30 minutes after opening until 30 minutes before closing of The Meadows Center; hours vary depending on season and weather
- Departure location: The Meadows Center, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos
- Free admission for children aged 2 and under
Upcoming Hours of Operation:
- 9/1/24 - 11/2/24: 9:30am - 5pm
- 11/3/24 - 2/28/25: 9:30am - 4pm
- 3/1/25 - 8/31/25: 9:30am - 5pm
Park Closure Dates:
- 11/28: Thanksgiving Day
- 12/18-12/25: Christmas Break
- 12/31-1/1: New Years
- 1/6-1/10: Closed for staff development
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
$3 parking fee on weekdays; free on weekends. Boats run rain or shine (except in severe weather such as lightning or strong winds). Not valid with other discounts or group tours. Not valid Aug 30 - Sept 2, Nov 28 - 30, Dec 18 - 25, Dec 31 - Jan 1, Jan 6 - 10, Mar 8 - 16, May 23 - 26, Jul 4 - 6. Groupon vouchers need to be redeemed for glass-bottom boat tickets at the Ticket Kiosk and that they are on a first come first serve basis. Valid only for option purchased. May be repurchased every 365 days. Limit 1 per visit. Limit 8 per person.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About The Meadows Center
Run by Texas State University, The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena) introduces visitors to the lush diversity of the San Marcos Springs and intricate system of waterways. Glass-bottomed boats set out for guided tours of Spring Lake, gazing at the aquatic life and University midterm papers below. Above the springs that bubble up from the bottom, soft shell turtles and bluegill sunfish swim in the clear waters and songbirds survey the sky. Eight endangered species populate the springs, including beetles and two species of salamander. On land, visitors can explore gardens of native Texan plants or a hall of nature exhibit.