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City in Texas, United States
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Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
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Professional theater productions in a historic building built in 1889.
Large indoor roller skating rink.
Multi-screen movie theater with stadium seating, bowling (bumpers available), indoor miniature golf and arcade
Located among the "Lost Pines of Texas," this 3,500-acre park has a swimming pool (summer only-fee), golf course known as the Lost Pines Golf Course (fee), a 10-acre lake, hiking trails, picnic tables, tent and RV campsites (fee), and 13 cabins (fee). The "Lost Pines" are a pocket of loblolly pines far removed due to ecological forces from their dominant habitat in the Piney Woods to the east and threatened by further ecological change.
Playground, Boat ramp
This 906-acre lake offers recreational facilities in two parks, one on the north shore and one on the south shore, for boating (fee), fishing, swimming, water-skiing, picnicking, and camping (fee).
Grill and fast food
Best burgers.
Simple barbecue, Texas style. The food is tasty.
Solid Tex-Mex eatery. Consistently good food.
Country café, chicken fried steak. Cafeteria style lunch. Breakfast anytime.
Quaint old beer joint, convenience store, & feed store.
Wine boutique, food and coffee, children's toys (Melissa & Doug, Klutz), wine accessories.
Lots of beer options here in a casual bar environment.
Resort and spa situated on 405 acres (260 ha) of Central Texas landscape, adjacent to the 1,100-acre (440 ha) McKinney Roughs Nature Park along the Colorado River. Equestrian center, golf course, swimming pool with water slide.
Two story motel.
Located in a historic landmark home.
Two-story motel.
Three-story motel.
Outdoor pool and hot tub.
Gated, paved, propane available, walkway to deck on river bank, swimming pool.
As the name implies, all kinds of sweet treats to be had.
Cedar Creek. Tasty treats and gifts.
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By car
The main highway through Bastrop is Texas State Highway 71 which can be picked up off Interstate Highway 35 in Austin or off Interstate Highway 10 about 75 miles west of Houston.
Loop 150 off 71 takes you through the heart of historical downtown Bastrop. Once downtown, parking is plentiful and free.
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