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VISITOR & meEting planner GUIDE 2021–2022
Activities
Accommodations
Welcome To It All ® Shopping
Dining
Meetings
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VISITBASTROP.COM
VISITOR 2021–2022
Bastrop
ket List
& meeting
Planner
Buc Guide
1 Take a step back into history
There are more than 130 historic sites in Bastrop including homes, churches,
civic and commercial structures. Styles ranging from Double Log Houses
to Greek Revival, Victorian, Prairie and Classical Revival all tell the history
of the region in architecture and can still be seen today.
table of contents
Welcome Letters...............................................................6
THINGS TO DO .................................................................. 14
2 Sample OUTDOOR adventures.................................................. 16
A moonshine flight
Moonshine tasting is a Bastrop must. Try the newest creation from husband Bird Watching............................................................. 20
and wife team, Stephen and Cheri Todee at Copper Shot Distillery. They use
local ingredients, even their own rainwater, to handcraft all of their American
dining............................................................................. 22
distilled spirits on-site. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday evening. arts, culture & FIlm ................................................ 26
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shopping........................................................................ 28
Music to your ears history.......................................................................... 32
Craving live music? You’ll find it everywhere in Bastrop. The musical history of
Texas is as wide and deep as the majestic Colorado River itself. Songwriters
Annual Events............................................................. 36
serenade by firelight at cozy restaurants and bars along the Colorado River and
big bands and country singers make for festive foot-stomping events around town. Accommodations......................................................... 40
4 Zip through the tree tops weddings............................................................................ 46
Strap into one of six side-by-side lines placed throughout the park and
get the best view possible of the stunning McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Meeting SPACES............................................................. 54
5 View the birds in the loblolly pines
A wide variety of birds have answered the call in Bastrop, officially the Bird City
of Texas as certified by Texas Parks and Wildlife. A quiet walk among the Lost Pines
will give you a chance to spot more than 277 bird species, including woodpeckers,
flycatchers, warblers, raptors and many more.
Whenever you discover something to add to your own Bastrop Bucket List, use the hashtag
#BastropBucketList on social media and be sure to tag us! Happy adventuring!
visit bastrop Susan Smith
President/CEO
Our Team susan@visitbastrop.com
Ashton Lafuente
Director of Marketing
ashton@visitbastrop.com
MAILING ADDRESS
Visit Bastrop
Cherry Kay Abel
1408 B Chestnut Street Director of Sales
Bastrop, TX 78602 cherrykay@visitbastrop.com
Phone
512-332-8990 Christy Hunn
Web Marketing Coordinator
visitbastrop.com christy@visitbastrop.com
Kristi Davis
Support Specialist
kdavis@visitbastrop.com
Welcome
From the From The Mayor
city manager
Welcome to Bastrop! Dear Friends,
There are some folks who know Bastrop as a convenient stop on their way to somewhere else. As pleasant as On behalf of our residents and City Council, welcome to Bastrop. I have the honor of serving as Mayor
that short visit may be, those travelers who choose to spend a day, or better yet a few days in Bastrop are in for of the most historic town in Texas. I hope you will enjoy your stay and I am confident you will fall in love
a special treat. with our community.
I’m often asked for suggestions on what to do on a visit to Bastrop. Do what the people who grew up here do! Established in 1832, Bastrop has played a significant role in Texas history and remains relevant today.
Enjoy your choice of live music in our upbeat downtown, float on the Colorado River, try any number of our Designated as one of only four inaugural Bird Cities, you will find unique opportunities to learn about and
standout restaurants, hike or bike historic Bastrop State Park, fish, or swim in Lake Bastrop, visit one of our observe a diverse population of our feathered friends. Bastrop is honored to be both a Music Friendly
many local churches or celebrate at one of our many special events scheduled year-round. This community’s Community and the Film Hospitality Capital of Texas. Bastrop State Park and our city parks will provide
Fourth of July Patriotic Fest and Lost Pines Christmas holiday celebrations are second to none. you with a variety of options from hiking to paddleboarding. Art is an important part of the fabric of our
community, and you will notice our unique touch to electric transformers and kids of all ages will enjoy
The real treat for those who stick around for a few days is they will come to know the people who call Bastrop finding the “Toads in Town.”
home. We’re growing fast, but we haven’t lost the authentic Bastrop charm that sets us apart. Bastrop is glad
you are here — Welcome To It All! I hope you have a chance to stroll down Main Street, visit our museum and dine at our many restaurants and
shops. You are destined to meet some of the friendliest people you have ever known.
Paul A. Hofmann
City Manager Welcome to Bastrop,
Connie B. Schroeder
Mayor
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Welcome to
BASTROP
Introduction
You don’t have to go far to have it all. In Bastrop, Texas
“Bastrop Texas is such a charming town with so many great places to explore. you’re just 30 miles southeast of Austin along Highway 71. Here, you get an
authentic Texas experience without the crowds in one of the most historic small
The people were all so sweet and there was always something to do.” towns in our state. From charming downtown streets to epic outdoor adventures,
live music to mouthwatering meals, historic buildings to a burgeoning art scene,
—Betsy Segars, @DallasSocials everyone is invited to Bastrop. Visit Bastrop and make yourself at home, create
your next story and enjoy a special brand of Texas hospitality.
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Welcome To It All ®
Welcome to Bastrop, Texas—an original Texas town with a fresh approach
A
A
Total Population: 9,668
Location: Approximately 30 miles southeast
of Austin, 92 miles northeast of San Antonio
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Parks and Recreation: 28+
Meeting Space Venues: 20+
A Historic Homes & Buildings: 130+
to life. A genuine destination where all-inclusive means everyone’s invited. and 133 miles northwest of Houston
The moment you step foot on these charming downtown streets, you’ll A Local Shops: 40+
A Hotels: 12
feel welcomed. It all starts with a stroll down Main Street, followed by an A Arts & Culture Sites: 11
epic outdoor adventure, then mix in some live music and top it off with a A RV Camps & Cabins: 12
mouthwatering meal. And that’s just the half of it. A Annual Events: 30+
A Restaurants: 50+
A Beer, Wine & Spirits: 20+
Dallas
BastropAustin
Houston
San Antonio
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703 Chestnut Street,
Bastrop Tx 78602
512.321.2135
pc@pineycreekbastrop.com
www.pineycreekchophouse.com
Welcome to
ADVENTUREs
Things To Do
Bastrop is the best-kept secret located just outside of Austin
“…it’s places like Bastrop that really combine the historic feel for adventures big and small. Home to an abundance of outdoor adventures,
moonshine and mouthwatering meals of all kinds, a burgeoning art scene,
of the old west, the great outdoors, and the modern-day favorites…” and hidden gems waiting to be discovered, Bastrop is rich with heritage and
full of adventures, all year long. Bastrop is the perfect destination for a day trip,
—Amy Maples, @Nachoavgblondies romantic getaway or family vacation.
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OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE LISTINGS
Back 9 Bar Bastrop State Park ColoVista Golf Club
THINGS TO DO 852 Texas Highway 71 100 Park Road 1A 100 Country Club Drive
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-521-2197 512-321-2101 512-629-4585
Bastrop County Nature Park Billig Ranch El Camino Real
LET NATURE BE YOUR GUIDE 375 Riverside Drive
Bastrop, TX 78602
208 Billig Lane
Paige, TX 78659
Paddling Trail
1200 Willow Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Whether your kind of adventure is drifting downstream, You could also canoe, golf or hike your way
Barton Hill Farms Bob Bryant Park
exploring canyons and meadows, zipping through through the natural history at Bastrop State Park. 1115 FM 969 600 Charles Blvd. Ferry Park
trees, or improving your backswing, Bastrop is a Set up camp at one of the park’s various campsites Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 502 Water
natural fit for your adventurous spirit. or historic cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation 855-969-1115 Bastrop, TX 78602
Corps during the 1930s. Or if you’re into hiking with a Buescher State Park
For a uniquely peaceful adventure, consider a Bastrop Gardens 100 Park Road 1E Fireman’s Park
naturalist as your guide, check out McKinney Roughs. 316 Old 71 Smithville, TX 78957
moonlit paddle tour along the Colorado River with 600 Hill
Whether you like to make your discoveries on foot, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 512-237-2241 Bastrop, TX 78602
the Bastrop River Company. Or reach out to Rising 512-303-5672
horseback or raft, the park is the perfect backdrop for
Phoenix Adventure Tours and Events for a memorable bastropbotanicalgardens.com Colorado River Refuge Fisherman’s Park
your Bastrop adventure. If you prefer your adventures
water-sports or biking experience. You could also 281 Riverside Drive 1200 Willow Street
from treetops, you’ll love zip lining through the tree Bastrop River Company Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
enjoy a simple walk along the Colorado River near
tops at Zip Lost Pines. You’ll learn about McKinney 1200 Willow Street 512-308-1911
downtown, or rent a canoe or kayak at nearby Bastrop, TX 78602
Roughs Nature Park with your enthusiastic guides,
Fisherman’s Park. Kids will appreciate the splash pad 512-321-4661
while having a gravity defying good time.
and playground there.
For the golfer, unique courses like Hyatt’s award-
If you’re one to be in awe of nature, both Alum
winning Wolfdancer Golf Club is a must. Or, try
Creek and Bastrop State Park are prime bird-
ColoVista Golf Club and Pine Forest Golf Club for a
watching and leaf-peeping locations. You might
premium golfing experience right here in Bastrop.
also enjoy life-size replicas at Dinosaur Park of
creatures that once ruled the earth. This fascinating And that’s just the half of it! There’s more than
place combines nature and history into a fun one way to have an epic outdoor adventure in Bastrop.
afternoon for everyone, especially the little ones. Explore the listings to plan your next adventure.
COLORADO RIVER
At over 800 miles long, the Colorado River is one of
the longest rivers to start and end in the same state.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
THINGS TO DO
LISTINGS CONT.
Your Bastrop
Jewell Hodges Park
1200 Linden
Pine Forest Golf Club
635 E Riverside Drive Adventure
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-1181 Checklist
June Hill Pape
Riverwalk
Fisherman’s Park
Rising Phoenix Adventures
1409 Chestnut Street
With so much to explore in
Bastrop, we’ve made a handy If you’re luc ky e n ough to be on the rive r...
Bastrop, TX 78602
checklist so you can keep track
You’re Lucky Enough
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-677-2305
of your outdoor adventures.
Kerr Community
Scream Hollow
Center Park 149 Split Rail Ln.
1308 Walnut Street Smithville, TX 78957 HIKE
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-710-8267
Lake Bastrop Texas Reptile Zoo KAYAK
North Shore Park 330-376 FM 20
603 FM 1441
Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-766-6030
ZIP LINE
512-498-1922
Lake Bastrop
South Shore Park
The Dinosaur Park
893 Union Chapel Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
BIRD WATCH
KAYAKS CANOES PADDLEBOARDS
375 South Shore Road 512-321-6262 OUTDOOR CONCERT
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-498-1922 Wolf Dancer Golf Course
GOLF Come play with us at Fisherman’s Park
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines Nature Trails Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Paddle around town for an hour, take a trip down river,
375 Riverside Drive 512-308-9653 HORSEBACK RIDE
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-2101
or schedule a multi day adventure.
Yegura Knobbs Preserve
123 Yegura Knobbs ARCHERY See our website for more information
Mayfest Park McDade, TX 78650
on half day, full day, & multi day excursions.
25 American Legion Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602 Zip Lost Pines CAMP Special rates for group outings and non-profits.
760 TX 71 W
McKinney Roughs Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Tag your Bastrop adventure 512-321-4661 1400 Willow St bastropriverco.com
Nature Park – LCRA 512-761-2323 photos with #bastropbucketlist
1884 TX 71 W
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
512-303-5073
MCKINNEY ROUGHS NATURE PARK
Here you’ll find 18 miles of trails and more
than 1,100 acres to explore.
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THINGS TO DO LISTINGS
Bastrop State Park Fisherman’s Park Lake Bastrop
A SOARING EXPERIENCE 100 Park Road 1A
Bastrop, TX 78602
1200 Willow Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
South Shore Park
375 South Shore Road
512-321-2101 Bastrop, TX 78602
Birds of a feather flock to Bastrop — more than 277 In the winter, you may want to join naturalists
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop Lake Bastrop 512-498-1922
bird species. In fact, Bastrop has been certified as here for the annual Lost Pines Christmas Bird
North Shore Park
one of the four official Bird Cities of Texas by the Count. Test your skills and help count bird species. Bob Bryant Park 603 FM 1441 McKinney Roughs
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon You may even be rewarded with a sighting of the 600 Charles Blvd. Bastrop, TX 78602 Nature Park – LCRA
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-498-1922 1884 TX 71 W
Texas through 2022. famous American Woodcock while you’re there.
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
It’s fortunate to be located along the prolific route Hotspots for Bald Eagles and Ospreys are the Colorado River Refuge 512-303-5073
375 Tahitian Village
that millions of birds take on their way to South beautiful Lake Bastrop and the Colorado River. Bastrop, TX 78602
America and back during their biannual migration. During the winter, you’ll also spot thousands of 512-308-1911
A handful of key spots in Bastrop tend to be their American Coots and other water birds.
favorites.
Bastrop State Park offers more than 3,500 acres
for woodpeckers like the Northern Flicker, Yellow-
bellied Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpecker and the
The South Shore park even has a designated bird
viewing area. The Colorado River Refuge provides
89 acres of stunning riverside forest and upland
meadows. Expect to see everything from vultures,
Did You Know?
Redheaded Woodpecker to visit. You can also spot hawks and blackbirds to vireos, hummingbirds A 277 Different species of birds call Bastrop home.
flycatchers like Western and Eastern Kingbirds and and cranes. For city birding, Bob Bryant Park A A Red-bellied Woodpecker can stick out its tongue nearly two
Great Crested and Brown Crested Flycatchers out offers treed areas and a half-mile nature trail, and inches past the end of its beak. The bird’s spit is sticky, making
on the hunt. In the summer, keep an eye out for the Fisherman’s Park across the Colorado River is it easier to snatch prey from deep crevices.
Chimney Swift near the intersection of Park Roads packed with ducks and geese enjoying the river. A The pigment found in Blue Jay feathers is melanin, which is not
1A and 1C. The large concrete tank on the hill is blue — but brown. The blue color is caused by scattering light
Explore more wildlife at Bastrop’s wildly popular through modified cells on the surface of the feather barbs.
their summer home. park, Fisherman’s Park. Here you’re sure to spot Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
McKinney Roughs Nature Park is another prime ducks, geese, kingfishers and more. And that’s
birding location. In its 1,140 acres, you can spot just the half of it! Even birds feel right at home in
many species a day. On a good migration day, you Bastrop and we certainly hope you will too.
might find yourself lucky and spy Prothonotary or
Blackburnian Warblers.
GREEN KINGFISHER
Look for the Green Kingfisher at McKinney
Roughs Nature Park.
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THINGS TO DO AMERICAN Old Town Restaurant and Bar The Grace Miller (Gracie’s)
931 Main Street 706 Pine Street
602 Brewing Company Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
919 Main Street 512-321-2135 512-332-2991
Bastrop, TX 78602
Paw Paw’s Catfish House
TAKE A SEAT AT THE TABLE 512-321-3577
1014 Main Street
ASIAN
Back 9 Bar Bastrop, TX 78602
Chinese Dragon
There are always good eats to be found in Bastrop The Iron Bridge Icehouse has a lock on a fantastic 852 TX Hwy. 71 512-321-9800
1019 TX Hwy. 71 W
view of the Colorado River with a craft-brewed beer Bastrop, TX 78602
and plenty of room at the table. If you’re a coffee lover, Bastrop, TX 78602
512-521-2197 Philly Cheesesteak Corner 209-985-5419
Coffee Dog Roastery will treat you right with daily in hand. It’s always worth seeing what new spirits or 109 S. Hasler Blvd.
specialty coffees from around the world and an in- moonshine the Copper Shot Distillery has created or Base Camp Deli Bastrop, TX 78602
Jasmine’s Thai Café
711 Pine Street 512-321-2233
house bakery that makes everything from scratch. spend a relaxing wine-filled afternoon downtown at 1006 Water Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
the Colorado River Winery. Roadhouse
Of course, you can’t miss local-favorite Gracie’s in 512-680-9027 209-918-6531
2804 E Hwy. 21
Downtown Bastrop for Southern comfort food at its Let your sweet tooth out to play at the Sugar Shack
Coffee Dog Roastery Bastrop, TX 78602
Koyoto Sushi & Asian
finest. Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard is also popular with where you’ll find more than 100 bulk candies and 49 Loop 150 W 512-321-1803
Cuisine
the locals. Head there for pizza on the patio, a cold homemade shakes to indulge in. Swing by Berdoll Bastrop, TX 78602
696 Hwy 71 W, Suite 1A
brew and settle in to listen to live music, or simply Pecan Candy and Gift Company for their famous 512-303-2244 Roco’s Hot Wings
coffeedoginc.com Bastrop, TX 78602
104 Sandy Oak Loop
enjoy the sunset over the Colorado River. pecan pies and candies, made from pecans grown 512-412-6666
Bastrop, TX 78602
right behind their store. You’ll love Tough Cookie Film Alley Bastrop 512-308-5000
If you’d like to grab a quick, satisfying lunch before 1600 Chestnut Street Lab C Food Kitchen
Bakery, too. With an emphasis on organic and local 107 Childers Drive Suite 100
you hit the trail, try Base Camp Deli or Yoli’s Tacos. Bastrop, TX 78602 Shellers Barrelhouse Bar
ingredients, they serve breakfast, lunch and all kinds 512-321-0123 Bastrop, TX 78602
You can’t go wrong either way. Store House Market & 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
512-412-6071
of amazing desserts, including vegan, vegetarian and Lost Pines, TX 78612
Eatery on Main Street offers a full selection of snacks Firewheel Cafe 512-308-4860
gluten-free options. And don’t miss Simply Sweet Siam Thai Cuisine
and mains ranging from Pork Terrine & Pickles and 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
cupcakes. Their homemade cupcakes are made Southern Roots Café 900 Hwy 95 Unit 103
Butternut Queso to the Grass Fed Burger. Or if brisket Lost Pines, TX 78612
Bastrop, TX 78602
from scratch using simple recipes and wholesome 512-308-4860 426 Hwy. 21 W
and ribs are calling your name, you’ve got to hit up 512-409-3489
ingredients. Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Southside Market & BBQ, the “oldest and newest BBQ Johnson’s Bakery 512-321-2797
joint in Texas,” or Billy’s Pit BBQ for old-school, real- And that’s just the half of it! There’s a lot of ways 715 Old Austin Hwy.
slow BBQ. to fill your belly in Bastrop. Browse through the list to Bastrop, TX 78602 Stem and Stone BBQ
512-412-6221 Craft Beer, Wine & Eats
consider all your tasty options.
Bastrop Beer Company has an incredible selection 426 Hwy. 21 W Billy’s Pit BBQ
LeJeune’s Boudin & Cracklins Cedar Creek, TX 78612 110m Hwy. 71 W
Texas can be proud of with more than 100 different 128 Tahitian Drive 512-549-3228 Bastrop, TX 78602
brews to choose from. Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-6453
512-409-8594
Store House Market & Eatery
813 Main Street Fitties BBQ
Maxine’s Café & Bakery 1376 TX Hwy. 71
Bastrop, TX 78602
905 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602
512-428-6500
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-6808
512-303-0919
Stories Restaurant
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard
Lost Pines, TX 78612
601 Chestnut Street
512-308-4860
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-988-7036
Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard
Located on the banks of the lower Colorado
River in Bastrop, Texas.
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THINGS TO DO
El Nuevo Yoli’s Tacos & More Johnson’s Bakery
Mexico Restaurant 1106 Chestnut 715 Old Austin Hwy.
201 Childers, Suite 101 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
The Gas Station Old Town Restaurant and Bar BEVERAGES Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-1800
512-629-8410 512-412-6221
1072 SH 304 931 Main Street
Maxine’s Café & Bakery
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-7297
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-1171
Coffee Dog Roastery
Guadalajara
STEAKHOUSE 905 Main Street
49 Loop 150 W
Bastrop, TX 78602 Mexican Restaurant Bastrop, TX 78602
Longhorn Texas BBQ Piney Creek Chophouse 512-303-0919
The Pit Stop 512-303-2244 494 Hwy. 71 W, #180
703 Chestnut Street
2820 TX-21 1006 Main Street coffeedoginc.com Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-3002 Simply Sweet
512-409-3020 512-321-2135
512-549-3772 1010 Main Street
Radiant Mama
702 Main Street Suite 103 Las Cocinas Bastrop, TX 78602
Southside Market & BBQ Stories Restaurant 512-321-0112
Stem & Stone Bastrop, TX 78602 766 TX 95
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
5324 Hwy. 71 W
Craft Beer, Wine & Eats 737-206-3300 Bastrop, TX 78602
Lost Pines, TX 78612
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-332-2292 Sugar Shack
1507 Chestnut Street 512-308-4860
512-575-9037 114 Loop 150 W
Bastrop, TX 78602 Sertinos Coffee
512-549-3228 717 Hwy. 71 W Suite 600 Morelia Bastrop, TX 78602
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS Bastrop, TX 78602 Mexican Restaurant SWEETS 512-321-3777
sugarshackbastrop.com
512-985-5713 696 Hwy. 71 E, Building 1
602 Brewing Company
ITALIAN Bastrop, TX 78602 Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Co.
919 Main Street Tea Valley 512-985-5870 2626 SH 71 W Tough Cookie Bakery
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bassano Del Grappa Italian 107 Childers Drive Cedar Creek, TX 78612 601 Chestnut, Building D
512-321-3577 Restaurant & Pizzeria Bastrop, TX 78602 Taqueria 95 512-321-6157 Bastrop, TX 78602
57 TX-150 Loop West 512-629-6936
512-412-6084 820 State Highway 95
Bastrop, TX 78602
Back 9 Bar Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-3393 512-412-6275
852 TX Hwy. 71
Bastrop, TX 78602 MEXICAN
512-521-2197 Bastiano’s Pizzeria
& Creamery Anita’s Café
Bastrop Beer Company 201 Childers Drive 1004 Main Street
1008 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-985-5026 512-303-9693
512-549-3722
Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill Casa Chapala
Colorado River Winery 904 College Street 1800 Walnut Street
707 Chestnut Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-7808 512-985-5788
682-227-0710
Leo’s Italian Grill El Corral Lozano
Copper Shot Distillery 887 State Highway 21 902 College Street
809 Main Street Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-985-5302 512-308-9276
512-412-6414
Iron Bridge Icehouse
601 Chestnut Street, Building E
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-431-0200
SOUTHSIDE MARKET & BARBEQUE
Enjoy authentic Texas style BBQ at “the oldest
and newest BBQ joint in Texas.”
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& Film LISTINGS
Art by Ginger B The Bridges Emporium Lost Pines Art Center
THINGS TO DO 920 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
920 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
1204 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-592-8009 512-321-8055
Film Alley Bastrop
INDULGE YOUR INNER ARTIST Fr
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The Bridges Emporium
1600 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Monarch Art Gallery
920 Main Street
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Bastrop, TX 78602
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920 Main Street 512-321-0123
It’s easy to see why Bastrop is a burgeoning arts Bastrop, TX 78602 512-966-1862
scene. The amount of artists, musicians and Jane Booth Hunt
B Art Institute of Austin The Bridges Emporium Painted Bunting Art & Gifts
creative expressions abound here make it a as
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1204 Chestnut Street 920 Main Street 920 Main Street
natural place to get in touch with your inner artist. Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-691-1722 512-810-9111
The Bastrop Visitors Center Scavenger Hunt at Karol Rice Photography
Bastrop has welcomed filmmakers here for many
the museum is another fun activity for families. Bastrop Film Commission The Bridges Emporium RA Green Mercantile
years. In fact, Bastrop County has officially been 1022 Main Street
Or hop over to the Toads In Town tour where you 225-802-4702 920 Main Street
named the “Film Hospitality Capital of Texas.” It’s Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
can go on a hunt for bronze toad statues around Bastrop Opera House
a title that recognizes the county’s decades-long
Downtown Bastrop. 711 Spring Street Linda Kjellberg Artworks Vibe Tribe
history of hosting production crews for everything Bastrop, TX 78602 1022 Main Street
The Bridges Emporium
from blockbuster movies to national commercials. Bastrop is quickly becoming a destination for 512-321-6283 920 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602
Known as a music-friendly location packed full of art lovers. Its flourishing art scene offers studios, Bastrop, TX 78602 512-496-7481
locations, affordability and hospitality, Bastrop has shops and galleries from local artists and creative 310-749-7627
hosted the filming of movies such as Friday Night entrepreneurs. You’re sure to uncover some
Lights and Hope Floats, and TV series such as Fear inspiring art or discover something fascinating
the Walking Dead and Lonesome Dove. about yourself when you explore Bastrop’s inspiring
art community.
At the heart of Bastrop’s local art scene is the
Lost Pines Art Center, a 12,000 sq. ft. facility with a On the first Friday of every month, you have
two-story gallery and a glassblowing studio located the opportunity to dive into the art scene and
in one of the four historic silos on the property. experience Bastrop’s art and culture with local
Besides the expansive gallery space, the Art Center artists showcased at various downtown locations.
offers workshops, team building activities, and You’ll also find interactive experiences along the
public art and music events. Admission is free, and way as live music pours into the streets.
all ages are welcome, Monday-Friday 9-5, and first One thing to remember, be sure to give yourself
Saturdays 11-5. enough time to take it all in. Our listings here will
You can also tour Downtown Bastrop to enjoy help point you in the right direction.
local artwork. The City of Bastrop is proud to
display 3D art projects throughout the city as part of
its dedication to being a Texas Commission on the
Arts Cultural Arts District.
There’s nothing quite like a Copper Shot Distillery
Moonshine tasting where you can also settle in
for some live local music. You can also find local
musicians playing live at Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard.
You might consider spending an evening at the
Bastrop Opera House where you can catch dinner
TOADS IN TOWN TOUR
theater, musicals and comedies in a historic Visitor Center/Downtown Bastrop
1889 building. Bastrop, TX 78602
512.303.0057
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LISTINGS
AMC Creations Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Black & White Interiors
THINGS TO DO 1022 Main Street 1302 Chestnut Street 1015 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-542-4125 512-237-0553 512-514-1810
Art by Ginger B Bastrop Games and Hobbies Blake’s Music Shop
920 Main Street 1009 Main Street 1112 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-592-8009 512-549-3400 512-985-7849
Art by Judy Schmidt Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center Colorado River Winery
The Bridges Emporium 904 Main Street 707 Chestnut Street
920 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-0057 682-227-0710
Astro Record Store Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Co. Community Gardens
910 Main Street 2626 SH 71 W 1067 Hwy. 71
Bastrop, TX 78602 Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-574-6449 512-321-6157 512-549-3555
BRING HOME SOMETHING WORTH IT
With so many different things to do in Bastrop, If you’d like a few home décor pieces to remind you
you might need a few more outfits than originally of your visit, try Black & White Interiors for all your
planned. Totally understandable. You’ll find tons décor design and furniture ideas. There’s also Live
of attractive options at KC Outfitter, a boutique Again Market, featuring farmers market goods and
specializing in comfy casual clothes for men, women unique gift finds during the week.
and kids. For those with an eye for the rare and unique,
You may even find “shops within shops” as Bastrop is the ideal location for your shopping
the RA Green Mercantile Building and the Bridges adventure. And that’s just the half of it! You may want
Emporium features numerous artists inside to pack an extra bag for all the beauties you’re going
their walls. to find. The following list should help you decide
where to head first.
For vinyl collectors, a visit to Astro Record Store
is an absolute must to peruse their selection of
rare and unusual LPs, CDs, collectibles and music
memorabilia. You’ll also find several Texas-made
products to take home at CC Wine & Co. including
wine, coffee, olive oils, flavored balsamic, sauces
and rubs.
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LISTINGS CONT.
CC Wine & Co KC Outfitter Livingroom Books & Gifts Painted Bunting Art & Gifts Texas Boot Company Works of Heart
924 Main Street 815 Main Street 301 Hwy. 71 W, Suite 100 920 Main Street 733 Old Austin Hwy. 1022 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, Texas 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-412-6031 512-304-8340 512-321-0909 512-810-9111 512-332-0865 512-308-2813
Daniela Vlad Design Studio Kragh’s Jewelry Lost Pines Art Center The Painted Porch Bookshop Two Souls Desire
& Boutique 485 Hwy. 71 W 1204 Chestnut Street 912 Main Street 1022 Main Street
918 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-2351 512-321-8055 512-581-5151
512-549-3600 R.A. Green Mercantile
Ladd’s Gold Exchange Monarch Art Gallery 1022 Main Street Unique Beads & Bangles
DivineLites Soap Shop 485 B Hwy. 71 W 920 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602 1022 Main Street
1022 Main Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 512-581-1679 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-4937 512-966-1862 512-718-2326
512-506-0788 Sugar Shack Bastrop
Linda Kjellberg Artworks Live Again Market 114 Loop 150 W Vibe Tribe
Green Acres Mercantile 920 Main Street 601 Chestnut Street Building G Bastrop, TX 78602 A Family of Artists
601 Chestnut Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-3777 1022 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 310-749-7627 615-653-3348 Bastrop, TX 78602
979-702-1330 512-496-7481
LOST PINES ART CENTER
The 12,000 square foot glass and metal building houses member
galleries, traveling exhibits, classroom space and a gift gallery.
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THINGS TO DO
LISTINGS
ENJOY A HISTORIC AFTERNOON
Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center Kerr Community Center Old Bastrop County Jail
With a rich heritage, legendary trees and Main Street Although the interior is closed to the public, its 904 Main Street 1308 Walnut Street 804 Pecan Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602
charm, Bastrop is known as one of Texas’ most historic architecture still leaves much to be admired 512-303-0057 512-409-3364 512-581-7100
historic small towns. Plan at least half a day to enjoy and makes a terrific photo op.
historic Main Street, Downtown Bastrop and the Of course, there’s also the Kerr Community Iconic Old Iron Bridge
dozens of distinguished historic homes and buildings. TX-150 Loop
Center, Bastrop’s own bit of treasured history that Bastrop, TX 78602
A good place to start is the Bastrop County was once a USO post for African-American soldiers
Museum and Visitor Center for tips, maps and stationed at nearby Camp Swift. The Center has also
general information. The museum houses several hosted several significant black musicians, including
exhibits you won’t want to miss. Spanning more blues pianist Roosevelt “Grey Ghost” Williams.
than 200 years, their exhibits include Native In December, you can also enjoy the Holiday
American history, a look at colonies founded in Homes Tour for a personally guided look inside
Bastrop by freed slaves post-Civil War and several of Bastrop’s most beautiful historic homes.
a special WWII exhibit.
And that’s just the half of it! The good ol’ days
Be sure to check out the Bastrop Courthouse, are ready for you to enjoy right here in Bastrop, TX.
too. It was built in 1884 by the father of Texas
himself, Stephen F. Austin, with stone and lumber
cut from the local Lost Pines forest.
HISTORIC BASTROP
There are 131 buildings listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
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THINGS TO DO
Historic Homes & Buildings
Old Town Bastrop features more than 130 registered historic sites where
Did You Know?
history buffs can get their fix. Culturally significant churches as well as A Bastrop almost became the state capital, but lost
historic homes, civic and commercial structures have all retained their
in a very close vote to Austin.
place in the city and its history. Styles ranging from double log houses to A Bastrop was named for its first and fiercest supporter,
Greek Revival, Victorian, Prairie and Classical Revival all tell the history of Phillip Nering Bogel, the Baron de Bastrop.
the region in architecture and can still be seen today. A The famous Lobolly Pines are thought to date back
Can you find these two?
to the Ice Age.
1 BASTROP OPERA HOUSE
The Bastrop Opera House was built in 1889 by Bastrop Merchants
P. Otto Elzner and S.D. Green.
location: 711 Spring Street
2 ALLEN-FOWLER HOUSE
This house was built by Professor William J. Hancock, in 1852
after he arrived to become headmaster at the Bastrop Academy.
Location: 1404 Wilson Street
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THINGS TO DO
THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENING SPRING
Spring brings great weather and a lot of possibilities. Fall brings the Bastrop Music Festival and Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Table on Main
You can eat right under the Texas sky in Downtown Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch You don’t have to know how to say kohlrabi to know that it’s Dinner is always better with friends. Take a seat at Table on Main
delicious. Find all the local fresh produce your appetite desires at for a multi-course meal prepared by downtown restaurants with
Bastrop at Table on Main and enjoy the best of local with a corn maze, petting zoo, games, great food the Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market, plus all kinds of home-grown locally sourced ingredients. At this farm-to-fork event, you’ll
drinks and eats. and live music. If you’re visiting in December, Lost goodies like farm eggs, meats, local raw honey, baked goods, dine at a community table set in the heart of Historic Downtown
Pines Christmas is a must-see. It’s truly a unique jams & jellies, sauces, plants, soaps, lotions and much more. Bastrop in the open air.
Summer wouldn’t be summer without the Bastrop
holiday treat, filled with festivities for everyone all
Homecoming & Rodeo. Of course, there’s also a huge The Spring Festival at Barton Farms
month long. You’ll find scads of sunflowers and what appears to be zillions
Bastrop Patriotic Festival every Independence Day
of Zinnias at this festival that boasts millions of bright, cheerful
that’s as big as Texas with a full day of family fun, And that’s just the half of it! Just about any time spring flowers. Plus, you can pick a bouquet, play some games —
including a spectacular fireworks show. of the year, there’s something worth celebrating in or learn to milk a cow.
Bastrop. Check the list to join the fun.
Pictured Below: Table on Main
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THINGS TO DO
SUMMER WINTER
Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo Wassail Fest & Small Business Saturday
Held annually during the first full weekend of August at Mayfest Hill Come sip homemade mulled wassail and wine, and shop small in
Park, this three-day event includes nightly live entertainment, CPRA Downtown Bastrop. You’ll find these local treats served throughout
Rodeo, a carnival, vendors, exhibits and more. Be sure to join us for downtown in support of Small Business Saturday during Wassail Fest.
the Grand Parade held Saturday morning on Main Street.
Twisted Christmas at Scream Hollow
Bastrop Patriotic Festival Give your Christmas a thrilling twist at Scream Hollow. Twisted
Bastrop’s true colors show through at the Bastrop Patriotic Christmas features three haunted attractions based on the darker
Festival and they’re all red, white and blue. Join us for a full day of Christmas legends and a dazzling light display with fresh-baked
Independence Day celebrations including a 1K Fun Run/5K, games, cookies, hot beverages and treats to enjoy.
vendors, eating contests, live music, and of course, a huge Texas-
style fireworks show. Lost Pines Christmas
There are few things as festive as a Lost Pines Christmas. Shop
Corvette Invasion small in Downtown Bastrop at Wassail Fest, catch “A Country
Get ready for the largest Corvette Car Show in Texas. From the Christmas,” at the Farm Street Opry House or take in the Holiday
classic to the current, Bastrop has some serious love for this iconic Homes Tour. The Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade down Main
sports car and it shows. Come for the cars and stay for all the food Street is the pinnacle event of the season.
and fun. There’ll be live music and parade laps on the only F1 Track
in the United States, too. Lighted Christmas Parade
Not even Santa would miss this. Downtown Bastrop’s famous Lost
Sherwood Forest Faire Pines Lighted Christmas Parade boasts more than 100 fanciful floats
Make thyself merry at the Sherwood Forest Faire. You’ll encounter lighting up Main Street in perhaps our most joyful tradition.
live entertainment for your entire family including magic shows,
puppet shows, storytelling, combat tournaments, a pirate show, Lost Pines New Year Extravaganza
juggling and much more. You can also shop for treasures from silks Ring in the new year at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
to swords or just relax with good food and the sound of bagpipes in with a huge family-friendly celebration. Stay at the resort and enjoy
the misty forest. a festive buffet, tractor rides, games and prizes, a family dance club
with a DJ and, of course, fireworks.
FALL
Bastrop Music Festival
Get lost in the music at the annual Bastrop Music Festival. Four
days, 30+ bands in multiple venues, and all the great food and drink
you’ll need to soak up some of the best music in Texas. Check the
schedule to make sure you catch your favorite bands.
Scream Hollow
Scare up some fun at this rural, haunted park and its famous
haunted houses. You’ll find acres of frights and delights including
food, funnel cakes and many photo opportunities.
Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Fall into a whole day of fun at the Barton Farms Fall Festival &
Pumpkin Patch. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, your
family will find several games, music, pumpkins, food, face painting,
a petting zoo and even a large corn maze.
Veterans Day Cruise-in & Car Show
Help us honor America’s heroes at Bastrop’s Veterans Day Cruise-in
& Car Show in Downtown Bastrop. We’ll start with a “cruise-in” on
Friday night and a Saturday car show with music and a Veterans
Tribute ceremony honoring our military heroes.
Pictured Above: Bastrop Music Festival Pictured Above: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
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SERENITY
Accommodations
“From a resort pool with slide and lazy river to horse-back riding, From luxurious suites to historic inns, RV parks to cabins,
Bastrop welcomes a variety of lodging options perfect for any occasion.
clay shooting, award-winning golf, kids activities to no end, s’mores…. Whether you’re here on business or planning a family vacation, you’ll be treated
to the warmest Bastrop hospitality wherever you stay.
you seriously cannot beat this hotel (Hyatt Regency Lost Pines).”
—Erin Ruoff, @hi_Lovely
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BED & BREAKFASTS Hampton Inn The Cottages at ColoVista
& Suites of Bastrop 100 Country Club Drive
Pecan Street Inn 240 S. Hasler Blvd. Bastrop, TX 78602
1010 Pecan Street Bastrop, TX 78602 512-629-4585
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-2898
512-321-3315 Cozy Downtown Home
Holiday Inn Express Downtown Bastrop
& Suites Bastrop Bastrop TX 78602
HOTELS 491 Agnes Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Cozy Riverfront Condo
Bastrop Inn 512-321-1900 Riverfront District
102 Childers Drive Bastrop TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
512-321-3949
Resort & Spa Harmony House Retreat
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road 123 El Camino River Road
Best Western Lost Pines, TX 78612 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop Pines Inn 512-308-1234
107 Hunters Crossing Blvd. One Bedroom Downtown Loft
Bastrop, TX 78602
Quality Inn Downtown Bastrop
512-321-0900 Bastrop, TX 78602
106 S. Hasler Blvd.
Bastrop, TX 78602
Budget Inn 512-321-3303 The Perry Riverhouse
506 Pecan Street 163 El Camino Real River Road
Bastrop, TX 78602
Super 8 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-6200 512-237-2241
Pictured Above: The Reserve at Greenleaf 3110 Hwy. 71 E
Bastrop, TX 78602
Comfort Suites 512-321-6000 Reimagined—1708 Wilson Street
FIND COMFORT AT EVERY TURN 505 Agnes Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Tropicana Motel
1708 Wilson Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-3377
105 Hwy. 71 W
Should you stay in a 4-star resort, Victorian mansion The Cottages at ColoVista will put you right in Bastrop, TX 78602 River Bungalow Riverwood
or luxury yurt? These are the tough decisions you’ll line with the front nine of a beautiful golf course Days Inn 512-321-2526 Bastrop, TX 78602
4102 Hwy. 71 E
have to make when you visit Bastrop, TX. in comfortable 3-bedroom cabins, while The Bastrop, TX 78602
Two Bedroom Loft Downtown
For the full resort experience, consider the Hyatt
Gas Station lets you stay right where the Texas 512-303-1158 VACATION RENTALS Downtown Bastrop
Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Adjacent to the Chainsaw Massacre was filmed. What was the Bastrop, TX 78602
gas station in the original movie is now a weekend 1822 Pecan Street
1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park, you 1822 Pecan Street
can spend your days meeting Texas longhorns, pigs destination, complete with four rustic cabins with Bastrop, TX 78602
and goats, exploring shady trails, swimming in a shared bathroom, a campsite and plenty of 512-629-4585
sunny pools and a lazy river, resting in a luxurious great BBQ.
spa, eating nightly s’mores, enjoying great dining You’re also welcome to immerse yourself in the
and more. Lost Pines Forest, in the cabins at 9E Ranch with
If a luxurious Victorian B&B is more your style, 1 or 2-bedroom options, or stay right inside Bastrop
then consider the Pecan Street Inn where you State Park in a walk-in tent, at an RV hook-up site,
can rent individual rooms or the entire home, which or cabin. Bastrop Lake North Shore and South Shore
sleeps 15, for private gatherings. Their breakfast parks are also great options for cabins or RV slips.
is, of course, excellent and the owners are For a uniquely Bastrop experience, stay in one of the
especially welcoming. fully equipped Airstreams just steps from the lake at
North Shore Park.
Of course, if you’ve ever wanted to stay in a luxury
yurt, now’s your chance. The Reserve at Greenleaf And that’s just the half of it! Don’t fret. You’ll get a
has four state-of-the-art options at the ready, warm Bastrop welcome anywhere you stay, and this
nestled in the picturesque Greenleaf Estate. list should help you find just the right one.
Live like a local
in a charming Air Bed & Breakfast
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RVS, CAMPING & CABINS Buescher State Park Lake Bastrop
100 Park Road 1E North Shore Park
9E Ranch Cabins Smithville, TX 78957 603 FM 1441
512-237-2241 Bastrop, TX 78602
Lost Pines Bastrop
2158 Hwy 304 512-498-1922
Smithville, TX 78957 Fun Time RV Rentals
512-497-9502 1297 TX 71 Lake Bastrop
Bastrop, TX 78602 South Shore Park
512-787-6186 375 South Shore Road
Bastrop - Colorado River KOA
98 Hwy. 71 W Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 The Gas Station 512-498-1922
512-321-7500 1072 SH 304
Bastrop, TX 78602 McKinney Roughs
512-321-7297
Bastrop RV Park Nature Park - LCRA
689 Hwy. 71 W 1884 SH 71 W
Bastrop TX 78602 GLAT- Lake Bastrop Cedar Creek, TX 78612
North Shore Lake 512-303-5073
The Reserve at Greenleaf
State of the art, luxury yurts with uncompromising
Bastrop State Park 603 FM1441 amenities can be found at The Reserve.
100 Park Road 1A Bastrop, TX 78602 The Reserve at Greenleaf
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-586-1254 408 Laura Lane
512-321-2101 Bastrop, TX 78602
Highway 21 RV Park 512-988-9928
Bluebonnet Campground 2069 Hwy. 21 E
307 FM 1209 Paige, TX 78659
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-957-1477
GLAT
Get ready to experience glamping like never before at
Lake Bastrop North Shore
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines PEcan street inn
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa offers a luxurious This elegant turn-of-the-century B&B is listed on the
Texas wilderness escape on 405 acres of scenic terrain. National Register of Historic Places.
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FOREVER
Weddings
Beautiful is what Bastrop does best. With its many scenic
“The entire weekend was spectacular and none of my friends vistas, there’s certainly plenty to go around. Bastrop’s natural beauty and
hometown charm make it an idyllic place for your special day. With its many
and family can stop talking about it.” charming accommodations for all your guests, Bastrop makes it easy for
everyone to share in the memory.
—B D (Reviewing the Mansion at colovista)
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VENUES Pecan Street Inn PHOTOGRAPHERS
1010 Pecan Street
Angel Mountain Events Bastrop, TX 78602 Austin Stuart Photography
178 Pine Tree Loop 512-321-3315 512-865-0309
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-695-0932 Pine Forest Golf Club Bastrop Brides
635 Riverside Drive 512.712.3720
Bastrop Convention Bastrop, TX 78602
& Exhibit Center 512-321-1181 Bastrop Photography
1408 Chestnut St. 1103 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 Ponderosa Events Bastrop, TX 78602
512-332-8981 1490 FM 2104 512-718-3068
Smithville, TX 78957
Be Our Guest Venue 512-229-5116 Erica Kana Photography
176 Cedar Creek Circle 512.878.3766
Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Red Ridge Receptions
512-350-4742 306 KLBJ Road Mayfield Photography
Smithville, TX 78957 512.865.1171
ColoVista 512-237-3589
100 Country Club Drive Photos by Martina
Bastrop, TX 78602 The Reserve at Greenleaf 512-910-5592
512-629-4585 408 Laura Lane
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-988-9928
Katia Forero Photography
Events at Cedar Bend 512-294-7206
138 Hunters Chase
Photo Credit: PPD Studios Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Rising Sun Vineyard
512-468-3613 233 Edmonson Ranch Road PASTRY CHEFS/BAKERIES
A WONDERFUL WAY TO BEGIN Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
McDade, TX 78650
512-844-3699 Bastrop Cookie Shoppe
A beautiful moment deserves a beautiful space. You’ll For inspired floral design and wedding planning, Resort & Spa 1106 Main Street #1022
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road Shiraz Garden Bastrop, TX 78602
find that at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. you’ll want to reach out to Brenda Abbott Floral Lost Pines, TX 78612 240 Johnson Road 512-650-7500
Both indoor and outdoor options are available, all Design, and for hair and makeup, you can confidently 512-308-1234 Bastrop, TX 78602
512-201-3225 The Best Little Cake Shop in Texas
set against 400 acres of Texas scenery. All the on-site place yourself in the hands of Turquoise Salon
activities from the spa and lazy river, to horseback and Spa. Kerr Community Center 202 Richard Road
riding, kayaking and more are also available to enjoy.
1308 Walnut Street FLORAL/DECOR La Grange, TX 78945
979-702-9126
Bastrop’s historic charm offers several memorable Bastrop, TX 78602
512-409-3364
The colonial charm of the Mansion at ColoVista places for your rehearsal dinner including Neighbor’s Bastrop Florist
806 Chestnut Street
Johnson’s Bakery
is well worth considering. Its 700 acres of gorgeous Kitchen and Yard with views of the Colorado River and Lost Pines Art Center 715 Old Austin Hwy., Suite 300
Bastrop, TX 78602
property includes a first-class golf course, scratch-made food, craft cocktails and live tunes and 1308 Chestnut Street Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-2424
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-412-6221
unmatched views of the Colorado River Valley and Store House Market & Eatery located in a historic,
512-321-8055
several luxurious touches throughout the home that two-story building. The Bastrop Flower Shoppe
75 TX 150 Loop
Simply Sweet
will bring a grand touch to your wedding. Both Simply Sweets and Johnson’s Bakery can The Mansion at ColoVista Bastrop, TX 78602
1010 Main Street
100 Country Club Drive Bastrop, TX 78602
512-303-0333
You may also enjoy the rustic charm of venues help you create desserts for the occasion, while Bastrop, TX 78602 512-321-0112
such as Angel Mountain Events which holds its own Urban Cowboy Southern Fusion can help create the 512-629-4585
Brenda Abbott Floral Design
natural beauty and is well worth a visit. kind of food your guests will never stop talking about. 1914 Main Street
Stregare Cheesecake Company
Mere’s Reserve Bastrop, TX 78602
512.563.2744
Of course, there’s also the affordable luxury of And that’s just the half of it! Memorable is one of On The Colorado 512-985-5359
Shiraz Gardens. A bridal cottage, groom’s cabin, the things Bastrop does best. Check out this array of 1141 F.M. 969
stunning water features, view of the Colorado River listings for all your needs. Bastrop, TX 78602 Smithville Florist
512-662-6938 203 NW Loop 230
and multiple ceremony locations let you personalize
Smithville TX 78957
your entire day so that everything can be just the way 512-237-3940
you dreamed it could be.
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PASTRY CHEFS/BAKERIES La Chapala Bastrop’s Fieldhouse BBQ BEAUTY ENTERTAINMENT Your Gallivanting Guru
CONT.
1800 Walnut Street 2820 TX 21 Suite A Travel Concierge
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Best Lil’ Hair House Midnight Lighting Skip Neal, Owner
512-985-5788 512-985-5312 1005 Chestnut Street 2123 State Hwy. 71 W 512-636-0529
Tough Cookie Bakery Bastrop, TX 78602 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
601 Chestnut Street Building D Lily Grace Catering El Nuevo Mexico Restaurant 512-321-6694 512-549-3649
Bastrop, TX 78602 PO Box 890 201 Childers Drive ADDITIONAL VENDORS
512-629-6936 Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Cherry Blossoms Spa
512-710-0303 512-321-1800 1011 Chestnut Street
OFFICIANT Cindy Aarvig Calligraphy
CATERERS Bastrop, TX 78602 512-913-8804
Piney Creek Chop House Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard 512-332-2600 Christel Stuart
602 Brewing Company 703 Chestnut Street 601 Chestnut Street Building C Hand, Heart & Crown Weddings Daniela Vlad Designs Studio
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 1100 S Congress 918 Main Street
919 Main Street Hair by Brittni
512-321-2135 512-988-7036 Austin, TX 78704 Bastrop, TX 78602
Bastrop, TX 78602 1007 College Street, Suite 3
512-623-9754 512-549-3600
512-321-3577 Bastrop, TX 78602
Southside Market & BBQ Morelia Mexican Grill 512-413-1387
Aunt Fanny’s 534 Hwy. 71 W 696 Hwy. 71 E
TRAVEL Fun Time RV Rentals
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 His & Her Barbershop & Salon 1297 Hwy. 71
512-934-0666
512-575-9037 512-985-5870 102 Hwy. 71 W Suite A Bastrop, TX 78602
Carpitality Transportation Services 512-787-6168
Gracie’s Bastrop, TX 78602 426 Hwy. 21 W
706 Pine Street
Tough Cookie Bakery Piney Creek Chop House 512-581-5862 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Bastrop, TX 78602
601 Chestnut Street Building D 703 Chestnut Street
512-985-7933
Hoity Toity Restroom Trailers
Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop, TX 78602 Rustic Roots Salon Lisa White
512-332-2991
512-629-6936 512-321-2135 1007 College Street Suite 3 830-263-1284
Fabulous Vintage Ford Truck
Jean A Lang Catering Bastrop, TX 78602 Forrest Chalmers
P.O. Box 998
Urban Cowboy Southern Fusion Southside Barbecue 512-413-1387 At the Mansion at ColoVista
Marvelous Concepts
1490 FM 2104 534 Hwy. 71 W 207 Hudgins Street
Bastrop, TX 78602 512-968-8934
Smithville, TX 78957 Bastrop, TX 78602 Turquoise Salon and Spa Smithville, TX 78957
512-718-1049
512-229-5116 512-575-9037 141 Tahitian Drive Suite B 832-921-9756
Tommy Gunns Party Bus
Johnson’s Bakery Bastrop, TX 78602 512-988-0213
715 Old Austin Hwy., Suite 300 PRIVATE & Stories Restaurant 512-985-6170 512-632-3143
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Bastrop, Texas 78602
512-412-6221
SEMI-PRIVATE DINING Lost Pines, TX 78612
512-308-4860
602 Brewing Company
919 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-3577
MANSION AT COLOVISTA
Popular for weddings and filming, the Mansion at ColoVista was once
featured in a Nissan TV spot as the home for Heisman Trophy Winners.
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Your Bastrop
Wedding
Checklist
Our vendors are here to help
make sure you have the perfect
wedding. Here are a few things to
remember for your special day.
VENUE
FLOWERS
CAKE
CATERER
SOMETHING OLD
SOMETHING NEW
SOMETHING
BORROWED
SOMETHING BLUE
Photo Credit: PPD Studios
52 | Welcome To It All ® learn more at visitbastrop.com learn more at visitbastrop.com Welcome To It All ® | 53Meetings Bastrop has a knack for combining work and play. Whether you’re
planning an event, conference or meet up, you’ll find amazing outdoor
& Events
adventures, a variety of places to stay and huge spaces that can accommodate
groups of all sizes. In close proximity to Austin, Houston and San Antonio,
Bastrop has everything you need to pull off a great time for everyone.
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