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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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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As any Texan knows, summertime in the Lone Star State tends to be a bit on the warm side. However, Bastrop is the perfect destination for a summer getaway, with hundreds of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you cool. It’s not too early to make your vacation plans; the hard part is choosing from…
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Over the last few years, Texas has certainly gotten used to colder winters, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t anxious to get back to sunnier skies. Luckily, it’s officially spring, and Bastrop is defrosting all across the board. It’s the perfect time of year to visit Texas’s most charming small town…
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No matter the time of year, there’s always something fun and fascinating to do in Bastrop. From family-friendly festivals and cultural events, to historic tours and adventurous outdoor activities, Bastrop is a beautiful place to stay for a day or a week … or longer. Coming up with just a few things…
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No trip is complete without a shopping excursion. Did you even go if you don’t have the souvenirs to prove it? When you’re planning your next getaway to Bastrop, make sure to build some time into your itinerary for shopping your heart out. Bastrop’s historic Main Street is lined with shops of all…
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If you’re not already vegan, you just might be by the time you leave Bastrop, TX. The vegan and vegetarian food here is so, soooo good. We’re talking smoothies, smoothie bowls, cookies, cakes, pizza, salads, sandwiches, wraps and all kinds of good stuff. Go on, pull up a chair and prepare to feast…
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One of the friendliest towns in Texas, there’s definitely a strong family vibe in Bastrop. Might explain why there are so many mom & pop shops here. You can easily spot them. It’s in the way they care for their customers, almost like you’re one of their own, and in the quality of their food and…
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