For many students, spring break is the highlight of the first half of the year. Even if your school days are behind you, something about those first few weeks of spring makes you itch to pack up and get away for a weekend or two. If you’ve never considered spring breaking in Bastrop, Texas, let this…
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There’s no doubt. Your vacation days will be well spent in Bastrop. Our charming town is perhaps the friendliest little town in Texas, with beautiful state parks, the peaceful Colorado River, incredible comfort food, and a wide variety of places to stay, including 4-star hotels, luxury yurts…
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Love is in the air all year round in Bastrop, and that’s especially true around Valentine’s Day. Maybe we’re just romantics at heart, but this is one of our favorite holidays here in Texas’ most charming historic town. With so many different ways to explore, unwind and connect, Bastrop is the ideal…
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You’re well on your way to wellness with a stay in Bastrop, TX. Exercising and striving for a healthier you is a top New Year’s resolution for a reason and one we heartily support. The natural beauty of the state parks and the Colorado River here is an inspiring way to do that. So make your plans…
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The holiday season is among the best times to visit Bastrop, as local businesses and residents show off their seasonal spirit in fun and engaging ways. Read on to learn about our events, activities, and shopping options that give visitors and locals a true sense of Bastrop’s rousing holiday cheer…
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The arrival of autumn in Bastrop is a special time. Beautiful fall colors, quaint downtown shopping and seasonal flavors at local cafes attract both first-time visitors and frequent fans. A cozy cabin or a riverside retreat is a perfect place to stay for an autumn escape to Bastrop. We’ve…
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A vacation should be about leaving your worries behind and truly relaxing. There are so many ways to do that here in Bastrop — and sometimes, you want to pamper yourself a little. You work hard, after all. Don’t you deserve to treat yourself? So, take our advice: fill out that much-needed PTO…
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There are two things about the town of Bastrop that you can always count on. One is that it will always be known as “The Most Historic Small Town In Texas,” thanks to the 130-plus buildings and sites admitted into the National Register of Historic Places. The other: Practically every day of the…
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Nestled along the banks of the stunning Colorado River, Bastrop, TX is the perfect place for a summer getaway to the Texas wilderness. Because of the work of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), a community resource helping enhance the lives of Texans throughout the state, there are many…
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If you told your children there’s a place where they can see dinosaurs and toads, go on scavenger hunts and edible plant hikes – and play with a green alligator – how long would it take them to calm down from all the excitement? The city of Bastrop is the perfect vacation spot for families. In…
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