If you´re in San Antonio, Austin or anywhere in southern Texas, and you love shopping or are looking for bargains and savings, then San Marcos is the town for you. There are two great outlet complexes in the nearby area of San Marcos: Tanger Outlet Center San Marcos, and Prime outlets San Marcos.

San Marcos is located approximately one hour (55 miles) from San Antonio on I-35. It´s a half hour drive (33 miles) north from Austin, Texas. From Laredo it´ll take you about 3 hours (202 miles) and from McAllen about 5 hours following US-77.

If you want to spend the night in San Marcos instead of heading home, there are hotels and motels near the outlets:

1. Baymont Inn and Suites San Marcos
2. Embassy Suites San Marcos
3. Country Inn and Suites San Marcos
4. Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos
5. Econo Lodge Marcos

Most of these hotels have great deals, prices and be an excellent choice to rest after a day of shopping.

Either if you want to star the day with a great breakfast or are tired from all the shopping a don´t want mall food, San Marcos has a variety of restaurants to choose from. You can start your Outlets San Marcos day of shopping by eating a big breakfast at IHOP or grabbing a latte at Starbucks. For lunch and dinner there are steak houses or Mexican restaurants as well as all the fast food joints. Check traveler review sites and find what people recommend, as with hotels, places of interest, or restaurants, checking what people who have been there say is a great source for trip planning.

Outlets San Marcos | Prime Outlets

Address:

3939 IH-35 South #900
San Marcos, TX 78666

Located on Interstate Highway 35 at Exit 200

Travel Directions

From Austin: S on IH-35, Exit 200 toward Centerpoint Rd. in San Marcos From Dallas: S on IH-35, Exit 200 toward Centerpoint Rd. in San Marcos From Houston: W on US Hwy 290, W on TX Hwy 21 to IH-35, Exit 200 OR W on IH-10, N on TX Hwy 123, S on IH-35, Exit 200 toward Centerpoint Rd. in San Marcos From San Antonio: N on IH-35, Exit 200 toward Centerpoint Rd. in San Marcos

Travel Times 30 minutes from Austin 45 minutes from San Antonio 3 hours from Houston 4 hours from Dallas

At the Prime Outlets San Marcos you´ll find all the designer brands like Coach, Benneton, Brooks Brothers, DKNY, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, La Perla, Lacoste, and many others at great prices.

They have a travel package with Embassy Suites which includes coupons and complementary breakfast.

Check their website for information on printable coupons, sales, and special events.

Outlets San Marcos | Tanger Outlet Center

Address:

4015 I-35 South
San Marcos, TX 78666

Getting there:

From AUSTIN, TX:
Take I-35 South to San Marcos, Exit 200, Center Point Rd.

From HOUSTON, TX:
Take IH 10 West to Hwy 80, Luling Exit. Proceed to IH 35 and go south 5 miles to Exit 200, Center Point Rd.

From SAN ANTONIO, TX:
Take I-35 North to San Marcos, Exit 200, Center Point Rd.

In these outlet you´ll find every store imaginable: Calvin Klein, Crocs, Liz Claiborne,American Eagle Outfitters, Nautica, Old Navy, Reebok, and many, many, more.

Check their website for a complete store directory, coupons, sales, and special events.

If you´re in southern Texas, come experience outlet shopping the Texas, big and friendly way. Stay and visit the Outlets San Marcos!