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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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Bastrop, TX: Fall Activities and Events

Fall seems to take its sweet time getting to Texas, doesn’t it? When most of the country kicks off football season with cool nights and cozy blankets, our autumn casually makes its appearance around October. Better later than never, though. Join us in giving fall a big Texas welcome with a roundup…

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Pop in for a Pup-Friendly Retreat in Bastrop

We have serious puppy love in Bastrop, so we’re not exaggerating when we say every day is National Dog Appreciation Day here. You and your furry friends are more than welcome to visit. Bastrop is full of pet-friendly places - including several lodging properties and restaurants. Here are a few of…

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Get Your Music Festival Fix in Bastrop

The music is officially back. Grab your seat for a full weekend of live music and awesome bands at the Bastrop Music Festival, September 22 – 25, 2022. The lineup includes more than 40 performances right in the heart of historic Downtown Bastrop and in venues along the scenic Colorado River…

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Free and Fabulous Things to Do in Bastrop, TX

If it’s true that the best things in life are free, then Bastrop just might be where that rumor started. You can have a great time here and it doesn’t have to cost a dime. Here’s the list of our favorite free things to do in Bastrop. Bastrop State Park The beautiful, peaceful sites in Bastrop State…

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Explore the Best of Bastrop with Our Planning App

Want to have an amazing time in Bastrop? Well, we’ve got an app for that! Our Visit Bastrop Texas app is available on both Apple and Android and lets you plan your perfect Bastrop vacay. You can: Mark events, attractions and tours you want to visit See a map of what to check out in Bastrop based on…

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Rev Up Your Roadtrip in Bastrop

When that summer vacay is calling your name, a roadtrip to Bastrop, TX is a fun and wallet-friendly way to make that happen. Whether you’re looking from some me time or just a little we time, read on for great ways to enjoy your stay in Bastrop. Water Play Take the whole crew for a tour along the…

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Be Our Guest to the Very Best of Bastrop

Our small town has always offered a big welcome. It’s one of the things that makes Bastrop so much fun to visit. That along with our wealth of natural beauty, diverse places to stay and great food to eat is why we’ve had so many new friends visit over the last couple of years. In light of all this…

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