Why Bastrop is growing
East of Austin, Bastrop has drawn new tech and space employers while keeping its historic Main Street and loblolly pine forest. The guide below connects the town to nearby parks, signature stops, local food and golf so it can anchor a full weekend instead of a quick pass-through.
Hike Bastrop State Park, then paddle the Colorado River.
Things to do nearby
Hill Country · Tech & Space
Austin Tech Corridor & Giga Texas
From Tesla's Gigafactory on the Colorado River to the startups of East Austin, the capital is where Texas builds what's next.
Hill Country · City
Austin Live Music & South Congress
The Live Music Capital, with honky-tonks, food trucks and the Congress Avenue bats at sunset.
Parks & recreation nearby
Connect the city with a trail, lake, historic site or open-sky day trip.
State park · Bastrop
Bastrop State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Bastrop State Park.
State park · Smithville
Buescher State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Buescher State Park.
State park · Austin
McKinney Falls State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around McKinney Falls State Park.
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Where to stay
Places to stay near Bastrop
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