San Marcos, Texas: Aquarena Springs (Closed)
Popular theme park that featured a mermaid show, submarine theater, and Ralph the Diving Pig. Closed in 1996 and turned into a nature preserve.
- Hours:
- Closed since 1996
- Status:
- Closed
San Marcos, Texas - Aquarena Springs DVD Ralph the Diving Pig
Aquarena Springs: It's hard to find an American tourist attraction more legendary than Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, Texas. For a time, it was second only to the Alamo as the Lone Star states most popular destination. Where else could you see a pig swim with mermaids, or Glurpo the Clown smoke underwater? [11/28/2011] Complete Story...
Aquarena Springs: It's hard to find an American tourist attraction more legendary than Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, Texas. For a time, it was second only to the Alamo as the Lone Star states most popular destination. Where else could you see a pig swim with mermaids, or Glurpo the Clown smoke underwater? [11/28/2011] Complete Story...
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