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Aquarena Center – San Marcos

Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour for Two or Four (Half Off)

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In a Nutshell

A glass-bottomed boat glides down San Marcos River and affords views of songbirds above and turtles or fish below

The Fine Print

  • Expires 90 days after purchase.
  • Limit 2 per person. May buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Operates in all weather. Closed 11/22/12, 12/24/12-12/25/12, 12/31/12 and 1/1/13.
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Like smashing a snow globe against your forehead, tours can open up a fascinating new world right before your eyes. Go beyond the surface with this Groupon.

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During each 30-minute tour, passengers climb aboard handmade boats that glide along the San Marcos River. Beneath the glass bottom, fish and turtles swim through the clear waters as a guide points out each species and narrates fun facts about the environment. Tours run daily from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; kids aged 3 and younger ride free.

Aquarena Center

Run by Texas State University, the Aquarena Center introduces visitors to the lush diversity of the San Marcos River and its intricate system of waterways. Glass-bottomed boats set out for guided tours of the river or 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 lake, including beetles, three species of salamander, and surly mermaids. On land, visitors can explore gardens of native Texan plants or a hall of nature exhibit.

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Most people choose a hotel based on what amenities it offers and how many of its TV channels show a live feed of the local city council. Here are some of the amenities that you might be lucky enough to experience on your next trip:

  • Pool full of people who can swim but not as well as you
  • Room service delivered directly to the hotel restaurant
  • Dogs that will keep your sheets warm when you're not using the bed and special electric jackets that will keep the dogs warm
  • Spa where they at least brush your teeth for you instead of just squishing your muscles
  • Unlimited wigs, so you can really feel like you're escaping
  • Rooms where families can go to yell at each other
  • An in-room safe for keeping items so valuable you would never trust yourself to touch them
  • Free wireless Internet that only goes to the hotel's email provider, Hotelwhispers.net

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Aquarena Center

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    San Marcos

    921 Aquarena Springs Dr., Texas State University
    San Marcos, Texas 78666
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Reviews

  • getting to view the springs in the bottom. It was amazing to actually be able to see them while looking in the water! The staff was very friendly.
    LuvRoad
  • I loved the glass bottom boat tour. The water is crystal clear and the animal and plant life at the center are beautiful.
    foogurl