Texas will be centerstage for a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024!  In Bastrop, at approximately 12:20 pm, the moon will start to block the sun causing an (almost) total solar eclipse. The sun is expected to eclipse until 2:25 pm. We're located right outside the path of totality, making Bastrop a great place to view the eclipse without having to maneuver the crowds. Get accurate Texas Eclipse viewing information and plan your trip to Bastrop for the 2024 Solar Eclipse!

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Catch a Summer Like No Other in Bastrop

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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The Top 5 Wheelchair-Friendly Spots in Bastrop, TX

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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Top 8 Spots for Family Fun in Bastrop

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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Get Your Glamp On in Bastrop

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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The 5 Best Spots for Epic Outdoor Play in Bastrop

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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Get Your Big Game Party On in Bastrop

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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From Bastrop With Love: Holiday Gift Ideas

The best gifts are always from the heart and in Bastrop, TX we’re especially good at getting that part right. As one of the friendliest towns in Texas, giving is one of the things we do best and it shows. Take a virtual peek at some of the heartwarming gifts Bastrop has to offer. Time Together…

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