Bastrop, TX Guidebook
Close to the House
A "Boutique" convenience store for basic necessities, been around for over 70 years. They have food, drinks, & Mike serves up AMAZING coffee. They serve breakfast tacos Tues to Sunday, and on Sat/Sun homemade poptarts! 1602 Main St. (on the corner of Cedar St. and Main St.) https://www.tracysgrocery.com/
Tracy's Drive-in Grocery
1602 Main StreetA "Boutique" convenience store for basic necessities, been around for over 70 years. They have food, drinks, & Mike serves up AMAZING coffee. They serve breakfast tacos Tues to Sunday, and on Sat/Sun homemade poptarts! 1602 Main St. (on the corner of Cedar St. and Main St.) https://www.tracysgrocery.com/
Awesome park! Has a fabulous paved trail along the river for walking or biking, a small beach, sand volleyball, tennis court, splash pad and a skate park is in the works. It is within 10 minutes walk from the house. 1200 Willow St.
29 locals recommend
Fisherman's Park
1200 Willow StAwesome park! Has a fabulous paved trail along the river for walking or biking, a small beach, sand volleyball, tennis court, splash pad and a skate park is in the works. It is within 10 minutes walk from the house. 1200 Willow St.
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street1100 Church St.
United States Postal Service
1106 Main St1106 Main St, Bastrop, TX
Same Day Service & Delivery Dry Cleaning & Laundry in Bastrop, Texas. Locally Owned and Operated. Pick Up available, see online for route times. 1007 College St, Unit 1B (512) 412-6381
8 locals recommend
Lost Pines Art Center
1204 Chestnut StSame Day Service & Delivery Dry Cleaning & Laundry in Bastrop, Texas. Locally Owned and Operated. Pick Up available, see online for route times. 1007 College St, Unit 1B (512) 412-6381
Laundromat has two locations one on Chestnut St. and one on Jefferson St. Spin City Wash House and Spin City Wash Shed are coin operated facilities with large capacity washers. 1104 Chestnut St (512) 332-2020
Spin City Laundry
2410 E Riverside DrLaundromat has two locations one on Chestnut St. and one on Jefferson St. Spin City Wash House and Spin City Wash Shed are coin operated facilities with large capacity washers. 1104 Chestnut St (512) 332-2020
Food scene
Super Cute place, with wonderful selection of baked goods, organic coffee and they also have Gluten Free options...also not far from the house.
9 locals recommend
Tough Cookie Bakery
1003 Chestnut StSuper Cute place, with wonderful selection of baked goods, organic coffee and they also have Gluten Free options...also not far from the house.
Great food, great vibe, great prices! https://pawpawscatfishhouse.com/
30 locals recommend
Paw Paws Catfish House
1014 Main StGreat food, great vibe, great prices! https://pawpawscatfishhouse.com/
Amazing Mexican food. Homemade tortillas to die for. Good service. Great prices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1004 Main Street. Bastrop, TX 78602. (512) 303-9693
8 locals recommend
Anita's Mexican Restaurant
1004 Main StAmazing Mexican food. Homemade tortillas to die for. Good service. Great prices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1004 Main Street. Bastrop, TX 78602. (512) 303-9693
If you have a sweet tooth (or jaw) like me, you'll want to take the time to visit our own local Sugar Shack. Family owned and operated since 1995, they've made sure that there is something there for everyone. 114 TX-Loop 150
Bastrop, Texas
17 locals recommend
Sugar Shack
114 TX-150 LoopIf you have a sweet tooth (or jaw) like me, you'll want to take the time to visit our own local Sugar Shack. Family owned and operated since 1995, they've made sure that there is something there for everyone. 114 TX-Loop 150
Bastrop, Texas
Where most locals go to get coffee. Great service and atmosphere. https://coffeedoginc.com
6 locals recommend
Coffee Dog
49 TX-150 LoopWhere most locals go to get coffee. Great service and atmosphere. https://coffeedoginc.com
H-E-B plus!
104 Hasler BlvdOur local grocery store.
KYOTO SUSHI
Great atmosphere, good food, priced right.
They pride themselves on bringing together high quality fresh ingredients to provide the best pizzas, pastas, ice cream, salads, smoothies, and more to their customers.
Bastiano's
201 Childers DriveThey pride themselves on bringing together high quality fresh ingredients to provide the best pizzas, pastas, ice cream, salads, smoothies, and more to their customers.
Good Mexican food and great drinks, reasonably priced, not far from the house.
11 locals recommend
Casa Chapala
9041 Research BlvdGood Mexican food and great drinks, reasonably priced, not far from the house.
"The intimate bar and dining areas are a quiet reprieve from the day. From the brick walls to piano bar to the outstanding and personable service, Piney Creek Chop House offers all the elegance of a big city steakhouse but with the comfort of home."
20 locals recommend
Piney Creek Chop House
703 Chestnut St"The intimate bar and dining areas are a quiet reprieve from the day. From the brick walls to piano bar to the outstanding and personable service, Piney Creek Chop House offers all the elegance of a big city steakhouse but with the comfort of home."
Costa Azul Mariscos & Micheladas
107 Childers DriveMexican seafood-mostly shrimp dishes. Very cool looking place.
Sightseeing/Outdoor Adventure
If you are here to spend time on the river and need equipment (kayak, canoe, SUP board etc.) Bastrop River Company will take care of you. www.Bastropriverco.com
28 locals recommend
Bastrop River Company
1200 Willow StIf you are here to spend time on the river and need equipment (kayak, canoe, SUP board etc.) Bastrop River Company will take care of you. www.Bastropriverco.com
The only F1 track in the US. They host tons of events & experiences throughout the year, and they have go-carts that go up to 55MPH! For more info go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/events
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThe only F1 track in the US. They host tons of events & experiences throughout the year, and they have go-carts that go up to 55MPH! For more info go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/events
Your kids will love this place! Realistic life-size dinosaur exhibits show skin and color variations; the static statues range in size from the 2-foot long Compsognathus to the 123-foot Diplodocus, the longest dinosaur that ever lived. As you walk through a tree-lined nature trail the dinosaurs sit back from the trail, situated among plants, trees and rocks, making it easy to imagine real dinosaurs in a natural environment. https://www.thedinopark.com/
32 locals recommend
Dinosaur Park
893 Union Chapel RdYour kids will love this place! Realistic life-size dinosaur exhibits show skin and color variations; the static statues range in size from the 2-foot long Compsognathus to the 123-foot Diplodocus, the longest dinosaur that ever lived. As you walk through a tree-lined nature trail the dinosaurs sit back from the trail, situated among plants, trees and rocks, making it easy to imagine real dinosaurs in a natural environment. https://www.thedinopark.com/
The folks at Zip Lost Pines are a collective group of dreamers, believers, artists, and large scale creative enthusiasts that have set out to build a fun, dynamic, and educational zip tour at LCRA McKinney Roughs Nature Park. https://ziplostpines.com/
31 locals recommend
Zip Lost Pines
1760 State Hwy 71The folks at Zip Lost Pines are a collective group of dreamers, believers, artists, and large scale creative enthusiasts that have set out to build a fun, dynamic, and educational zip tour at LCRA McKinney Roughs Nature Park. https://ziplostpines.com/
https://www.lcra.org/parks/lake-bastrop-north-shore-park/
6 locals recommend
Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
603 FM1441https://www.lcra.org/parks/lake-bastrop-north-shore-park/
Bring exact change for entry fee, make sure to visit their website for any closures before you go.
15 locals recommend
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
375 S Shore RdBring exact change for entry fee, make sure to visit their website for any closures before you go.
https://www.lcra.org/parks/mckinney-roughs-nature-park/
53 locals recommend
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Hwy 71https://www.lcra.org/parks/mckinney-roughs-nature-park/
Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1Ahttps://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop
Buescher State Park
100 Park Rd 1-Chttps://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/buescher
Bars/Taverns/Distillery/Wine Tasting/Live Music
Great atmosphere, great drinks & Live Music. Copper Shot Distillery hand crafts all of their American distilled spirits on-site with Rain water, local grains and they are made in small batches for quality and best flavor. https://coppershotdistillery.com/
30 locals recommend
Copper Shot Distillery
809 Main StGreat atmosphere, great drinks & Live Music. Copper Shot Distillery hand crafts all of their American distilled spirits on-site with Rain water, local grains and they are made in small batches for quality and best flavor. https://coppershotdistillery.com/
Not just a bar. Live music and plenty to do while you enjoy the sounds of great local bands; corn hole, washers, horse shoes, and a driving range. Kids allowed until dark I think. 834 Hwy 71 west - they are on Facebook.
13 locals recommend
Back 9 Bar
834 State Hwy 71Not just a bar. Live music and plenty to do while you enjoy the sounds of great local bands; corn hole, washers, horse shoes, and a driving range. Kids allowed until dark I think. 834 Hwy 71 west - they are on Facebook.
If you can't find what you need at Tracy's, head to Bastrop Beer Company. Take home any beer (6 pack, singles, growlers & growler re-fills) from their great selection or stay awhile...they have live music, arcade games, darts, pinball machines, pool table & TV's. https://bastropbeerco.com
15 locals recommend
Bastrop Beer Company
1008 Main StIf you can't find what you need at Tracy's, head to Bastrop Beer Company. Take home any beer (6 pack, singles, growlers & growler re-fills) from their great selection or stay awhile...they have live music, arcade games, darts, pinball machines, pool table & TV's. https://bastropbeerco.com
Texas Sourced Craft Beer & Wine. Handcrafted signature dishes. Family owned and operated. https://stemandstone.com/
7 locals recommend
Stem & Stone Craft Beer, Wine & Eats
1507 Chestnut StTexas Sourced Craft Beer & Wine. Handcrafted signature dishes. Family owned and operated. https://stemandstone.com/
Great atmosphere, live music and food. https://www.neighborstx.com/
55 locals recommend
Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
601 Chestnut StGreat atmosphere, live music and food. https://www.neighborstx.com/
Heroes Sports Bar & Scratch Kitchen
1067 State Highway 71Great Food. Live Music. Several TV's with tons of sports.
Golf
Call ahead for tee times.
ColoVista Golf Club
100 Country Club Drhttps://colovistagolf.com/
Wolfdancer Golf Club
575 Hyatt Lost Pines RdPine Forest Golf Club
636 Riverside DrArts/Culture/Film
A live theatre venue rivaling many large town operations. Their commitment to our youth, community actors, and professionals is strong, and they present a vast schedule of performances, including dinner theatre, musicals and plays.
Visit https://www.bastropoperahouse.com for showtimes.
10 locals recommend
Bastrop Opera House
711 Spring StA live theatre venue rivaling many large town operations. Their commitment to our youth, community actors, and professionals is strong, and they present a vast schedule of performances, including dinner theatre, musicals and plays.
Visit https://www.bastropoperahouse.com for showtimes.
A comprehensive regional arts center with a gallery, classrooms, artist studios, and leasable office space. The Art Center includes a 12,000 square foot main building, four silos that were recently renovated and will be converted into working studios, and a meandering sculpture garden that serves as an outdoor gallery with a replica of part of the lower Colorado River, contemplative spaces, event space, and an amphitheater. https://www.lostpinesartcenter.org/
13 locals recommend
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market
1302 Chestnut StA comprehensive regional arts center with a gallery, classrooms, artist studios, and leasable office space. The Art Center includes a 12,000 square foot main building, four silos that were recently renovated and will be converted into working studios, and a meandering sculpture garden that serves as an outdoor gallery with a replica of part of the lower Colorado River, contemplative spaces, event space, and an amphitheater. https://www.lostpinesartcenter.org/
Original art by 3 artists; CJ Jordan, Jim and Marlene Outlaw. Located in the Bridges Emporium, 920 Main Street in Bastrop, TX Open Thurs, Friday and Sat 1-5pm and Sunday noon to 4pm
4 Views Art Gallery
920 Main StreetOriginal art by 3 artists; CJ Jordan, Jim and Marlene Outlaw. Located in the Bridges Emporium, 920 Main Street in Bastrop, TX Open Thurs, Friday and Sat 1-5pm and Sunday noon to 4pm
Take a tour of the foundry and see their amazing creations and how they create them.
Deep In the Heart Art Foundry
405 Jackson StreetTake a tour of the foundry and see their amazing creations and how they create them.
Watch a movie, have dinner, bowl, play arcade games, parties & event center. 1600 Chestnut Street (512) 321-0123 https://bastrop.filmalley.net
27 locals recommend
Film Alley Bastrop
1600 Chestnut StWatch a movie, have dinner, bowl, play arcade games, parties & event center. 1600 Chestnut Street (512) 321-0123 https://bastrop.filmalley.net
Dance Halls
Walking distance from the house (1 mile). If you like dancing & live music, head to the Lumberyard. BYOB (last I checked) and don't forget to check the schedule before you go.
Lumberyard Music Hall
1109 Main StreetWalking distance from the house (1 mile). If you like dancing & live music, head to the Lumberyard. BYOB (last I checked) and don't forget to check the schedule before you go.
Approx 14 miles from the house. Great place, worth the drive! Check online for schedules.
Watterson Hall
1179 Watterson RdApprox 14 miles from the house. Great place, worth the drive! Check online for schedules.
Approx 27 miles from the house. "Coupland Dancehall is all about the dance floor. We book bands that make you want to scoot your boots around the floor. The Coupland Inn Restaurant serves up great Texas barbeque and sides from 6-8:30pm. After the restaurant closes, we keep serving street tacos, queso, and other food specials from the bar."
14 locals recommend
The Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall
101 Hoxie StApprox 27 miles from the house. "Coupland Dancehall is all about the dance floor. We book bands that make you want to scoot your boots around the floor. The Coupland Inn Restaurant serves up great Texas barbeque and sides from 6-8:30pm. After the restaurant closes, we keep serving street tacos, queso, and other food specials from the bar."