The Official Bobcat Bucket List

Top 100 Things to do as Bobcat

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1. Visit the Hays County Courthouse

2. Pump Iron at the SMAC

3. Visit the Meadow’s Museum

4. Sing along to the Texas State fight song

5. Get drinks at Grin’s Restaurant

6. Jump in the River After Graduation

7. Learn the Alma Mater

8. Kayak the San Marcos River

9. Watch the fireworks at Summerfest

10. Watch a concert at Cheatham Street Warehouse

11. Shop the Outlets

12. Get Black’s BBQ

13. Visit the Fish Hatcheries

14. Visit University Camp

15. Use the Bobcat hand signs

16. Spot a Texas Blind Salamander

17. Grab a copy of the University Star

18. Check out the Wittliff Collection

19. Walk up the hill to Old Main

20. Rub the Stallions for luck before exams

21. Take a walk through Memorial Garden

22. Cheer on the Strutters

23. Return for Homecoming

24. Drink on the Patio at Zelick’s Icehouse

25. Wear your game day gear

26. Take a selfie with the LBJ statue

27. Attend Sights + Sounds of Christmas

28. Buy Incense at Sundance Record Lagoon

29. Try a Manske Roll at Gil’s

30. Take photos at Old Main

31. Buy tacos at Exxon

32. Run up the Alkek stairs

33. Take a class at Silo Gallery & Glass Studio

34. Upcycle a t-shirt with Wear NEXT

35. Cheer on the Bobcats at an Athletic Event

36. Attend the TXST Ring Celebration

37. Study in the Quad

38. Float the River

39. Attend Cat Camp

40. Take your Picture with Boko

41. Get free t-shirts at Barefoot

42. Learn How to Fix your Bike at Bike Cave

43. Lay Out on Bikini Hill

44. Try the Whisper Wall

45. Eat a burger at Taproom

46. Grab Coffee in the Student Center

47. Visit the LBJ Museum

48. Visit the Secret Bar at the Back of Valentino’s

49. Study in the Schneider Music Library

50. Participate in SMTX Pride

51. Bring out your inner child at Mermaid Splash

52. Watch the Mardi Gras Parade

53. Tailgate Before a Home Game

54. Watch the Soap Box Derby

55. Watch a Musical or Opera

56. Join the Middleton Brewing Co 5k Beer Run

57. Attend the MLK Celebration & March

58. Rock Climb at the Rec

59. Visit the MakerSpace

60. Work out at the Rec

61. Get brunch at The Root Cellar

62. Cheer on the Bobcats at a Basketball Game

63. Order the Special at Herbert’s

64. Ride on a Glass-Bottom Boat

65. Buy Fresh at the Farmer’s Market

66. Share a Meal at Italian Garden

67. Watch or Race in the Texas Water Safari

68. Pick a Bouquet of Gaillardia Flowers

69. Visit Earth Day San Marcos

70. Volunteer at Bobcat Build

71. Visit Blue Hole Regional Park

72. Attend a Common Experiences Event

73. Swim at 5-Mile Dam

74. Relax at Hidden Spots on Campus

75. Sip and Study at Local Coffee Shops

76. Scuba Dive Spring Lake

77. Attend a Vocalibre Performance

78. Bring Someone Special to Kissing Alley

79. Watch Live Music at Summer in the Park

80. Sing The Fight Song during “Last Call” at Nephew’s

81. Take a Trip to Schlitterbahn

82. Tour San Marcos’ Historic Homes

83. Play Disc Golf at Flying Armadillo

84. Have a Showdown Bloody Mary

85. Buy Local at Art Squared

86. Travel to an Away Game

87. Visit Wonder World

88. Buy Something from University Bookstore

89. Drink at the Bars on the Square

90. Dress Up and Attend River Fest

91. Take the Amtrak to Austin

92. Learn about Local Haunts

93. Have a Picnic at Devil’s Backbone

94. Skateboard down University Drive

95. Kayak to Martindale

96. Wear your Maroon and Gold for Spirit Fridays

97. Laugh your Way Through Open-Mic Comedy at Wake the Dead

98. Skydive San Marcos

99. Attend Commencement and Graduation

100. Donate to and Get Involved with the Stelos Alliance