Book a hotel near Wonder World, Heritage

Get an adrenaline rush and let the little kid in you run wild during a visit to Wonder World.

It is situated in San Marcos, which is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the state capital, Austin.

There's a good variety of 8 hotels within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of Wonder World, but it's still a smart idea to make your reservation in advance. A lot of visitors recommend the Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away, the Comfort Suites Near Texas State University, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away, and the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Marcos, TX, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.

If you wish you could keep to a strict budget, check out the Econo Lodge, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.

Need a caffeine hit? You can grab a coffee at Mistle Toad's Yuletide Lodge, a short walk from Wonder World. But, if your stomach's starting to rumble, you can head to M & M Taco Corner, also in the neighborhood. You'll chuckle as you talk about your day while sipping a few glasses of your favorite beverage at Jack's Roadhouse, only a brief jaunt away.

Other Things to Do Near Wonder World

• Toss a ball around with the family and explore your green surroundings at Dunbar Park. Perhaps you could even bring a simple picnic and really make an afternoon of it.
• Art lovers must visit Witliff Collections to see the exhibits.
• An outing to Calaboose African American History Museum, a well-respected history museum, is sure to be both fun and educational.
• Spice up your date nights and partake in the area's art scene. Texas Music Theater offers a variety of plays which you can attend.
• If you adore the feel of historic colleges and universities, a prearranged visit to Texas State University-San Marcos will ignite your passion.

It makes plenty of sense to take the metro when you're heading to Wonder World. The nearest station, San Marcos Station, is a mere 0.9 miles (1.4 kilometers) away.