--- title: "Marion, TX Travel Guide: What To Do, Where To Stay (2026)" description: "Marion, TX travel guide — home of Son's Rio Cibolo, 20 min east of San Antonio and 25 min south of New Braunfels. Cabins, creek & things to do." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Marion, TX: The Complete Travel Guide", "description": "Marion, TX travel guide — home of Son's Rio Cibolo, 20 min east of San Antonio and 25 min south of New Braunfels. 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Son's Rio Cibolo is a gated 100+ acre private property." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are pets allowed at Son's Rio Cibolo?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No — pets are not permitted at any Son's property." } } ] } ] --- [🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $99 Cabanas! Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $99 Cabanas! Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! ](/book-now#sons-rio-cibolo) [![Son's Rio Cibolo](/assets/sons-rio-cibolo-logo-DbY3PcpM.webp)](/) [Stay Overnight](/stay-overnight) [Day Rentals](/day-rentals) [Activities](/activities)[Property Map](/property-map) [Plan Your Visit](/plan-your-visit) [About](/about) [Reunions & Groups](/reunions-groups)[Specials](/specials)[Waivers](/waivers)[Contact](/contact) [(877) 577-7667](tel:877-577-7667)Book Now [](tel:877-577-7667)Book Now ![Aerial view of property in Marion, TX](/assets/aerial-property-CdgCKWMY.webp) [Back to Blog](/blog)Local Area # Marion, TX: The Complete Travel Guide May 9, 2026 9 min read 1. [Home](/) 2. › 3. [Blog](/blog) 4. › 5. Local Area **Marion, TX** is the small Guadalupe County town that sits exactly between San Antonio and New Braunfels — close enough to either city for a quick errand, far enough that it feels like real country. It's also home to Son's Rio Cibolo, the 100+ acre spring-fed creek glamping resort that's become the best-known reason to visit Marion. This is the practical guide: location, lodging, food, and what's actually worth doing. ## Where Marion, TX Is ![Spring-fed creek in Marion, TX](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp) **20 minutes** east of downtown San Antonio via I-10 East. **25 minutes** south of New Braunfels via I-10 West. **1 hour** south of Austin via I-35 + TX-130 + I-10. Easy on/off the interstate, no city traffic. ## Where to Stay in Marion, TX ![Cabin rental in Marion TX at Son's Rio Cibolo](/assets/cabins-aerial-sunset-Co-57g4e.webp) Marion is best known for cabin and glamping rentals at Son's Rio Cibolo. Pick by trip type: - **Couples:** [waterfront cabins](/waterfront-cabins) on Cibolo Creek - **Families:** [safari cabins](/family-cabins) sleeping up to 7 - **First-timers:** [glamping cabins](/glamping) and bell tents — see our broader [glamping near Marion](/blog/glamping-near-me-texas-hill-country-guide) guide - **Day groups:** [Creekside Cabana day rentals](/day-rentals) [Book now →](/book-now#sons-rio-cibolo) ## What To Do in Marion, TX The big draw is the spring-fed Cibolo Creek at Son's Rio Cibolo — kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing. Beyond the property: drive 25 minutes north to historic Gruene, 20 minutes west into Schertz/Cibolo for chain dining, or 20 minutes into San Antonio for the River Walk. See our [things to do guide](/blog/things-to-do-near-new-braunfels) and [fun things to do](/blog/fun-things-to-do-near-san-antonio). ## Where to Eat Near Marion, TX Marion has a small core of local BBQ and Tex-Mex spots; the wider dining cluster is 10–15 minutes west in Schertz/Cibolo. For a date-night dinner, drive 25 minutes north to Gruene's Gristmill Restaurant. ## FAQs — Marion, TX ### Where is Marion, TX? Marion is a small town in Guadalupe County about 20 minutes east of downtown San Antonio and 25 minutes south of New Braunfels, off I-10. ### What's there to do in Marion, TX? Marion is best known as the home of Son's Rio Cibolo, a 100+ acre spring-fed creek glamping and cabin rental property with 66 cabins, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person), and Creekside Cabana day rentals. ### How far is Marion, TX from San Antonio? About 20 minutes east of downtown San Antonio via I-10 East. ### How far is Marion, TX from New Braunfels? About 25 minutes south of New Braunfels via I-10 West. ### Where do I stay in Marion, TX? Son's Rio Cibolo offers waterfront cabins, safari cabins, glamping cabins, and bell tent glamping — the only full glamping resort in Marion. ### Where can I eat near Marion, TX? Local picks include longtime Cibolo and Marion BBQ joints, plus the broader Schertz/Cibolo dining cluster 10–15 minutes west on I-10. ### Is Marion safe and family-friendly? Yes — Marion is a quiet, family-oriented small town in Guadalupe County. Son's Rio Cibolo is a gated 100+ acre private property. ### Are pets allowed at Son's Rio Cibolo? No — pets are not permitted at any Son's property. SRC ### The Son's Rio Cibolo Team Owners and operators of Son's Rio Cibolo on the spring-fed Cibolo Creek in Marion, Texas. Part of the Son's family of properties — over 20 years hosting Texas families on the water with cabins, glamping, kayaking, and tubing. Marion, Texas [About us](/about) [Contact](/contact) ## Keep Reading [ ![Cibolo Creek: A Complete Guide to the Spring-Fed Texas Creek](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp) Local Area ### Cibolo Creek: A Complete Guide to the Spring-Fed Texas Creek Where it flows, why spring-fed matters, and where to swim, kayak, and fish on Cibolo Creek 20 min east of San Antonio. May 9, 2026 11 min read ](/blog/cibolo-creek-guide)[ ![Things To Do Near New Braunfels (Beyond Schlitterbahn)](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DEe2FxFG.webp) Local Area ### Things To Do Near New Braunfels (Beyond Schlitterbahn) The realistic year-round list — spring-fed kayaking, Gruene, glamping cabins, river tubing, day cabanas, and a private island all within 30 min. May 9, 2026 12 min read ](/blog/things-to-do-near-new-braunfels)[ ![Things to Do in Seguin, TX: 2026 Family Guide (Attractions & Where to Stay)](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DEe2FxFG.webp) Local Area ### Things to Do in Seguin, TX: 2026 Family Guide (Attractions & Where to Stay) A local guide to family things to do in Seguin, TX — ZDT's Amusement Park, Max Starcke Park, the Guadalupe River, and where to stay 15 minutes away. July 8, 2026 8 min read ](/blog/things-to-do-in-seguin-tx) ![Son's Rio Cibolo](/assets/sons-rio-cibolo-logo-DbY3PcpM.webp) ### Son's Rio Cibolo Spring Fed Paradise Waterfront & glamping cabin rentals on a gorgeous spring fed creek. Float, grill, relax — then fall asleep to the sound of the creek. 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