This full-on DIY Bar + Restaurant Crawl is sure to make your Cinco De Mayo experience in Bastrop memorable. From mariachi and margaritas to street tacos, specialty cocktails, mouthwatering flavors, and karaoke, here’s how to plan your perfect festive route. Grab your friends, wear your fiesta…
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There are festivals… and then there are full-blown adventures. Each spring, the Sherwood Forest Faire transforms the Lost Pines into a storybook world of knights, fair maidens, music, and merriment. But if you’re making the journey, why not take it a step further? Here’s how to turn your visit into…
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Looking for a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day near Austin? Downtown Bastrop is adding a little luck of the Irish with the Pot-O-Gold Passport, a week-long adventure that turns shopping local into a treasure hunt. From March 10 through March 17, visitors and locals can pick up a passport…
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Spring marks the along-awaited return of sunshine, fresh air, and time spent outdoors. After months of cooler weather, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a getaway that feels refreshing and restorative. Nestled along the Colorado river and just 30-minutes from Austin, Bastrop offers the ideal setting…
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We do things big in Bastrop, and the 4 th of July is no exception. You’ll see our special brand of American pride in every one of our celebrations on and around the holiday. Let us walk you through the best bashes so you don’t miss any of the fireworks. Get planning soon because things kick off the…
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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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