Attractions

Bastrop County makes for some of the best vacation spots in Texas. Within its boundaries you’ll find lovely scenery, family-friendly establishments, historic and iconic landmarks plus fantastic restaurants. Bastrop County offers fun places for kids, romantic spots for couples and everything in-between.


Austin Paramotor Flight School

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Berdoll Ln, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

(512) 644-8630

Austin Paramotor Flight School in Bastrop County offers training courses to learn how to fly your very own personal aircraft, the paramotor. Take a look!

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Bastrop Bark Park

Bastrop

104 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, TX

The Bastrop Bark Park, at 104 Grady Tuck Lane behind the police station, is central to Bastrop Texas. The pet and people water fountains, dog…

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Bastrop County Courthouse

Bastrop

803 Pine Street, Bastrop, TX

512-581-7100

The Bastrop County Courthouse is a historic courthouse built in 1883 at 803 Pine St, Bastrop, Texas. The Renaissance Revival style building was designed by…

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Bastrop County Nature Park – 2 entrances

Bastrop

375 East Riverside Drive, Bastrop TX 78602

512-332-7201

In the southern part of the Tahitian Village area of Bastrop, Texas, the 24-acre wooded Bastrop County Nature Park resides along the Colorado River with…

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Bastrop Opera House

Bastrop

711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX

512-200-3826

The historic 1889 Bastrop Opera House offers wonderful award-winning stage performances of vaudeville, melodramas, musicals and comedies.

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Bastrop River Company

Bastrop

1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-4661

Experience the Colorado River in style with Bastrop River Company’s kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle boards and tube rentals inside of Fisherman’s Park. Custom river trips…

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Bastrop State Park

Bastrop

100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-2101

Bastrop State Park  was established in 1938 and consists of stands of loblolly pines mixed with post oak and junipers. During the Great Depression, young…

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Bastrop/Buescher State Park Trails

Bastrop
Smithville

Park Rd 1-C, Smithville, TX

512-237-2241

The Bastrop/Buescher trail extends 7.7 miles, offering the chance to see abundant wildlife. The trail is rated as difficult and used for hiking (only). Activities include…

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Bob Bryant Park

Bastrop

600 Charles Blvd., Bastrop, TX

Bob Bryant Park is located behind the Riverside Grove neighborhood. Enjoy the beautiful walking trails or take your kids to the play area, which includes…

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Buescher State Park

Smithville

100 Park Rd 1-C, Smithville, TX 78957

512-237-2241

Buescher State Park is a state park located just north of Smithville. Mr. Emil and Mrs. Elizabeth Buescher, as well as the City of Smithville,…

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Capital of Texas Zoo

Cedar Creek
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376A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek, TX

512-303-6675

The Capital of Texas Zoo is home to over 500 rare and beautiful wild animals. Our zoo also features a petting area where you may…

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Cedar Creek Park

Cedar Creek

5540 FM 535, Cedar Creek 78612

512-332-7201

Cedar Creek Park is Bastrop County’s first county park, sitting on 46 acres of Texas countryside, located near the intersection of FM 535 and Hwy…

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Circuit of the Americas

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9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvc, Austin, TX

512-301-6600

Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX is home to Formula 1, MotoGP, X Games, Austin360 Amphitheater, RedFest, and more. Circuit of the Americas often…

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Colorado River in Bastrop County

Bastrop
Smithville

The Colorado River is 862 miles long; the longest river with beginning and end both in Texas. A portion of the Lower Colorado River meanders…

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Copper Shot Distillery

Bastrop

809 Main Street, Bastrop, TX

512-412-6414

Copper Shot Distillery hand crafts all of their American distilled spirits on-site and in small batches. Small batches is what creates the quality and the…

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COTA Karting and Kiddie Karting

Cedar Creek

9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617

512-655-6301

COTA Karting is the country’s premier karting destination for all skill levels. Kick fun into overdrive by challenging fellow competitors to a white-knuckle race next…

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Cotton Bowl Speedway

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Paige

1175 CR 202, Paige, TX

512-731-0742

Cotton Bowl Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt race track located in Paige. In addition to stock car racing, the track hosts events like monster…

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Derelict Airship Distillery

Bastrop

704 Hwy 71 West, STE B300, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-766-5090

Derelict Airship Distillery are purveyors of fine spirits. Come see the very first absinthe distillery in the state of Texas. The distillery is open Saturdays…

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Dinosaur Park

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893 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek, TX

512-321-6262

The Dinosaur Park features a unique outdoor museum setting with realistic life-size dinosaur replicas and also offers fossil-digs, a playground, a picnic area and a…

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Doggie Bark Park

351 NW 1st St, Smithville, TX

512-237-3282 ext. 7

While the city of Smithville has a leash law even in their public parks, our Doggie Bark Park provides an area for dogs to have…

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