09/16/2026
What if your next road-trip stop could be more than just a place to stretch your legs?
And what if your next hotel stay could give you more than just a place to sleep?
Picture this: You’ve been traveling for a few hours. You stop at a rest stop, hotel, or travel center. You’ve got some time to spare and start wondering:
“What’s happening around here?”
Maybe there’s a great local restaurant nearby.
Maybe a live event is happening tonight.
Maybe there’s a hidden-gem thrift shop, historic downtown, beautiful trail, or local attraction you would have never found on your own.
Sure, you could ask the front desk or a retail associate. Search your phone. Pick up a brochure.
But what if discovering the local community was as easy as walking up to a kiosk?
That’s exactly what the City of San Marcos, Texas is making possible.
In partnership with Buc-ee’s and Embassy Suites, the City deployed custom electronic wayfinding kiosks designed to connect travelers with the people, places, businesses, and experiences that make San Marcos unique.
From historic downtown and Texas State University games to local natural attractions, these interactive kiosks turn a simple stop into something much more meaningful:
An invitation to explore.
Because sometimes the best travel memories aren’t the ones you planned.
They’re the unexpected ones.
The restaurant you stumbled across.
The local shop you never knew existed.
The event you decided to check out on a whim.
The place that made you think, “I’m really glad we stopped here.”
And that’s what makes this project so exciting.
Our 55” indoor kiosks aren’t just screens. They’re a bridge between technology and place — helping travelers pause, discover, connect, and experience something local.
A chance to get off the highway.
Explore the community.
Support local businesses.
And maybe create a memory along the way.
Proud to see MetroClick and our partner, Visit Widget, playing a small part in bringing moments like this to life.
Check us both out at: https://www.metroclick.com and https://visitwidget.com