Juneteenth is an important holiday in Bastrop. Also known as Freedom Day, it celebrates the day 250,000 enslaved Black people were freed in Texas on June 19, 1865. Although the Emancipation Proclamation became effective in 1863, some former Confederate states didn’t comply until years later. On that…
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Launch your summer right this Memorial Day weekend in Bastrop, TX. Lounge by Lake Bastrop, drift along the Colorado River, camp among the famous Loblolly Pines, or settle in for some live music and great home cooking in Downtown Bastrop. Here are our picks: Play in the Water Plan for a weekend at…
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If summer weren’t big, it wouldn’t be Texas. We throw several big celebrations every summer, including Juneteenth, 4 th of July, and more. Here’s what you don’t want to miss this June, July, and August in Bastrop: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 17, 2023 Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth…
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We treat our mamas right in Bastrop – and our dads too. From live music to festivals, pop-up shops, and more, we’re showing them all the love. Read on to find out where to go and what to do for an amazing Mother’s Day (Sun., May 14) and Father’s Day (Sun., June 18) in Bastrop: MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS…
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Bastrop, TX is giving wheelchairs a big ol’ welcome with access to some of their most beautiful spots. Here’s where differently-abled visitors can find smooth roads ahead in Bastrop: 1) June Hill Pape Riverwalk A peaceful, smooth trail, the June Hill Pape Riverwalk extends ½ a mile right along the…
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Swap screen time for family time in Bastrop, TX. In this friendly Texas town, you can hike through Bastrop State Park, drift along the Colorado River, walk through dinosaurs in the wild, zip along the longest dual zipline in Texas, and so much more. Read on for our top picks for family fun in…
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Located just 30 miles southeast of Austin, TX, Bastrop can be the ideal destination to celebrate your wedding due to its stunning natural beauty, rural and sophisticated charming venues, some of the best culinary talent in the Big State — and a friendly, welcoming community. Plus, Bastrop is only 25…
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Welcome to glamping greatness! With two beautiful state parks and the Colorado River running through, Bastrop, TX has several unique and luxurious places to stay in nature. Read on for the top glamping spots in Bastrop: 1) The Reserve at Greenleaf Who hasn't wanted to stay in a luxury yurt? Well…
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With natural beauty like Bastrop’s, the call to play outside is an especially welcome one. Wander among the Lost Pines, drift along the Colorado River, and get a generous lung full of that gorgeous fresh air. Here are our picks for the best places to play in Bastrop for National Play Outside Day on…
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The Big Game calls for a big screen. No other size will do. Now throw in good eats and some of the friendliest folks in Texas, and you’ve got an idea of the good time that awaits in Bastrop this Big Game Sunday. We scoped the field, and these are our picks for the best Big Game parties in Bastrop…
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