Another First Friday is just a few days away! If you haven’t been before, First Fridays take place in Downtown Bastrop on the first Friday of each month. Celebrate local artists, enjoy some fabulous works, and experience all the art and culture this community has to offer. These monthly events are FREE!

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Lose Yourself in a Lost Pines Christmas in Bastrop

There’s something truly magical about a Lost Pines Christmas in Bastrop, TX. It’s a charming, small-town holiday celebration we enjoy every year. Picture just about any Hallmark movie you’ve ever seen and add in historic buildings, super friendly folk, a parade, a huge tree and you’ll have it just…

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Our Best Tips for a Grateful Getaway in Bastrop

Gather up for a grateful getaway in Bastrop this Thanksgiving. Don’t feel like cooking? We can tell you where to feast. Need a place for extra guests? We got you. We’ll set you up with fun things to do in Bastrop too and where to shop to scratch that Black Friday itch. Read on for all the details…

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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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Fall in for Pumpkin Festivals and More in Bastrop

We’re pumped for pumpkins, y’all. The color, the spice, the photo potential … yep, Bastrop, TX is all in for all of it. As National Pumpkin Day on October 26, 2022, draws near, set your getaway plans to attend two of the best fall festivals in Central Texas. Head this way for pumpkin patches, hay…

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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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Top Spots to Beat the Heat in Bastrop

Looking to cool off this summer? That’s easily done in Bastrop. Texas is our turf, so we’re pros at staying in the shade. Swimming in the lake, indulging in ice cream, finding fun things to do indoors … yeah we’re definitely cool like that. Read on for a few of our favorite ways to beat the summer…

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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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