Things to Do

Bastrop County is home to the most adventurous of spirits. From action-packed sports to leisurely rest and relaxation, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Bastrop County! Here are some of the most popular ways visitors spend their time here.


Billy’s Pit Bar B Q

Bastrop

110 Hwy 71 W, Bastrop, TX

512-321-6453

Billy’s Pit BBQ is a local favorite with tasty barbeque and side dishes to enjoy with soft drinks including grape soda, orange soda and root…

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Bird City Bastrop Texas

Bastrop

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas has designated the City of Bastrop, Texas as one of four Bird City Texas certified communities through…

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Birding in Bastrop County

Bastrop
Elgin
Smithville

With our two state parks, McKinney Roughs, Lake Bastrop and the Colorado River, Bastrop County is a birding paradise with 277 different species of birds…

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Bistro 71

Smithville

800 Texas 71, Smithville, TX

512-237-3214

One of the best-kept secrets of Seton Smithville Regional Hospital is Bistro 71. Bistro 71 welcomes visitors and guests with a wide range of culinary…

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Black & White Interiors

Bastrop

1015 Main Street
Bastrop TX 78602

(512) 514-1810

At Black & White Interiors, they believe in creating personalized spaces that reflect your own unique style and taste. Their boutique on Historic Downtown Main…

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Blackland Prairie Ranch

Cedar Creek
Other Communities

5412 FM 535, Cedar Creek, Texas 78612

830-719-3008

Blackland Prairie Ranch is a beautiful 400 acre ranch located just 30 minutes from the states’ capitol of Austin. The ranch runs alongside a portion…

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Blake’s Music Shop

Bastrop

1112 Main Street, Bastrop, TX

(512) 985-7849

Blake’s Music Shop offers a great selection of new and consignment guitars, amps, strings, band instruments, and accessories. Located on Main Street in Downtown Bastrop,…

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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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Bob’s Blue Collar Tavern

Elgin

18810 Hwy 290 E, Elgin, TX

512-285-9633

Elgin welcomes Bob’s Blue Collar Tavern which offers a full bar in a very comfortable atmosphere.

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Body and Shine Wellness

Elgin

28 N Main St, Elgin, TX 78621

Come Join Us for a Class! Body and Shine Wellness is a drop-in studio, meaning that you can join us for just one class if you wish.

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Born Again Emporium Thrift Store

Smithville

1642 NE Loop 230, Smithville, TX 78957

512-237-2060

The Born Again Emporium is a joint effort of local Christian congregations to support the community through the operation of a re-sale shop. It offers…

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Brenda Abbott Floral Design

Bastrop

1914 Main Street, Bastrop, TX

512-985-5359

A locally-owned, full service studio with a passion for floral artistry and fabulous events, specializing in weddings and life’s breathtaking moments.

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Broadway Paul’s Antiques & Salvage

Other Communities
Paige

3864 Highway 290E
Paige, TX 78659

(512) 470-2276

Broadway Paul’s offers an extensive selection of rusty treasures for your repurposing projects as well as original porcelain signs, gas pumps, globes, antique furniture, hardware,…

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Budget Inn

Bastrop

506 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX

512-321-6200

If you’re looking for a hotel that is clean and affordable, has excellent customer service, and is located near historic downtown Bastrop, the Budget Inn…

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Buena Vista RV Park

Elgin

678 Sayers Rd, Elgin, TX 78621

(512) 294-8354

Enjoy a relaxing stay near Elgin, Texas with free WIFI, electricity, back-in sites, dump station and security cameras. The RV park is pet friendly and…

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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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Buescher State Park Cabins

Smithville

187 FM 153, Smithville, TX

512-237-2241

Buescher State Park’s cabins bring back the nostalgia of summer camp, right down to the bunk beds. These quaint cabins feature electricity, water, A/C and…

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Buescher State Park RV sites

Smithville

100 Park Road 1E
Smithville, TX 78957

(512) 237-2241

Beautiful wooded sites to park your RV, relax and explore the region. You can see the groove marks in reddish stone blocks in buildings and…

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Cabins at The Gas Station

Other Communities

1073 TX-304, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-7297

The Gas Station 304, Home of The Original Chainsaw Massacre movie site and gift shop, and has on site barbecue cooked to perfection. The Station…

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Cactus House in the Shire at Lost Pines

Other Communities
Paige

The Cactus House is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with a huge porch on a 42-acre Wildlife Preserve. Relax and escape to the sounds…

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