Guidebook for Bastrop County, TX

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Guidebook for Bastrop County, TX

Food Scene

A local restaurant with American food and movie memorabilia from movies filmed in town. Also includes an outdoor patio and playground area
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Pockets Grille
205 Fawcett St
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A local restaurant with American food and movie memorabilia from movies filmed in town. Also includes an outdoor patio and playground area
They offer home cooked, comfort food and are located in Bastrop, TX. They have been awarded many awards for their home cooked meals.
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Maxine's Cafe & Bakery
905 Main St
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They offer home cooked, comfort food and are located in Bastrop, TX. They have been awarded many awards for their home cooked meals.
Great burgers with indoor and patio seating. Located less than a mile from Bastrop State Park. They offer tasty burgers, fries, and vegetarian options. I highly recommend this place if you are in search for a great burger.
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Roadhouse Bastrop
2804 TX-21
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Great burgers with indoor and patio seating. Located less than a mile from Bastrop State Park. They offer tasty burgers, fries, and vegetarian options. I highly recommend this place if you are in search for a great burger.
They offer fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and soups. This is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. Located on Main St. in downtown Smithville, TX.
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The Olde World Bakery & Café
112 Main St
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They offer fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and soups. This is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. Located on Main St. in downtown Smithville, TX.
Great Chef prepared food. This makes a great stop when shopping in Round Top for Antique Weekend.
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Bistro 108
127 N Main St
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Great Chef prepared food. This makes a great stop when shopping in Round Top for Antique Weekend.
Very popular place. Call ahead if on a Saturday to see about reservations. This restaurant is also a functioning Post Office. They have big portions so easy to share a meal. The location of Murphy's offers scenic views when driving out to eat there.
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Murphy's Steakhouse
204 Thomas St
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Very popular place. Call ahead if on a Saturday to see about reservations. This restaurant is also a functioning Post Office. They have big portions so easy to share a meal. The location of Murphy's offers scenic views when driving out to eat there.
They offer oven fired pizza, sandwiches, and salads. They have live music most weekends at night. You can look them up online for a music schedule. They offer local beers on tap and have a great bar selection. This is a local favorite with a great view of the Colorado River and Historic Bastrop Bridge. Neighbor's is one of my personal favorites.
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Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
601 Chestnut St
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They offer oven fired pizza, sandwiches, and salads. They have live music most weekends at night. You can look them up online for a music schedule. They offer local beers on tap and have a great bar selection. This is a local favorite with a great view of the Colorado River and Historic Bastrop Bridge. Neighbor's is one of my personal favorites.
Homemade food that is delicious! The food cooked here is cooked at the time of ordering, so it is always hot and fresh. They offer southern, comfort food with a good selection of sides and desserts. This is one of our local favorites. The owners are great and really care about their customers.
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Your Mom's
109 NW 2nd St
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Homemade food that is delicious! The food cooked here is cooked at the time of ordering, so it is always hot and fresh. They offer southern, comfort food with a good selection of sides and desserts. This is one of our local favorites. The owners are great and really care about their customers.
Great food and the BEST pies! A must visit if in Round Top, TX. Make reservations quick because this place can get really busy.
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Royers Round Top Café
105 Main St
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Great food and the BEST pies! A must visit if in Round Top, TX. Make reservations quick because this place can get really busy.
Local pay-as-you-can, comfort food restaurant. Their proceeds go towards a non-profit named Serenity Star. The food is great and for a great cause!
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Comfort Cafe
111 NW 1st St
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Local pay-as-you-can, comfort food restaurant. Their proceeds go towards a non-profit named Serenity Star. The food is great and for a great cause!
Carne Lenta has some of the best tacos around! They have a great vibe inside and out. This used to be the old Vasek Automotive. I would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner and relaxing on the patio. They are soon offering live music and a full bar.
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Carne Lenta
114 NE 2nd St
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Carne Lenta has some of the best tacos around! They have a great vibe inside and out. This used to be the old Vasek Automotive. I would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner and relaxing on the patio. They are soon offering live music and a full bar.

Essentials

Full service grocery and gas station
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Brookshire Brothers
501 TX-230 Loop
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Full service grocery and gas station
Great selection in groceries. They have almost everything you would need here. We shop here for our weekly supplies and food.
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H-E-B plus!
104 Hasler Blvd
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Great selection in groceries. They have almost everything you would need here. We shop here for our weekly supplies and food.
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Walmart Supercenter
488 State Hwy 71
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Sightseeing

Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing
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Buescher State Park
100 Park Rd 1-C
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Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing
Hiking and swimming during the summer months
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Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1A
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Hiking and swimming during the summer months
River Outfitters serving the Colorado River. They offer canoes and kayaks for rent for day use or overnight trips. Conveniently located in Fishermans Park in Bastrop, TX. They have everything you would need to have a great day on the river.
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Bastrop River Company
1200 Willow St
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River Outfitters serving the Colorado River. They offer canoes and kayaks for rent for day use or overnight trips. Conveniently located in Fishermans Park in Bastrop, TX. They have everything you would need to have a great day on the river.
Hiking trails
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McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Hwy 71
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Hiking trails
Trails, kayaks for rent, and mini golf
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Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
375 S Shore Rd
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Trails, kayaks for rent, and mini golf
A fun, local mountain bike course. Day Use includes mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and picnics. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to free admission. Amenities: Showers and bathrooms with flush toilets are provided for all visitors to the ranch. Ranch rules: Pets on leash only. Horses are not allowed at Rocky Hill Ranch. Helmets when biking are ALWAYS required. https://www.rockyhillranch.com/day-use
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Rocky Hill Ranch
578 FM 153
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A fun, local mountain bike course. Day Use includes mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and picnics. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to free admission. Amenities: Showers and bathrooms with flush toilets are provided for all visitors to the ranch. Ranch rules: Pets on leash only. Horses are not allowed at Rocky Hill Ranch. Helmets when biking are ALWAYS required. https://www.rockyhillranch.com/day-use
A local farm that offers tours and animal feedings. You can feed a baby cow a bottle! They also have a pumpkin patch during the fall.
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Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
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A local farm that offers tours and animal feedings. You can feed a baby cow a bottle! They also have a pumpkin patch during the fall.
Drive-thru safari. The animals are well kept and clean. This is a fun outing with family!
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Sanctuary Serengeti LLC
250 Plum Church Rd
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Drive-thru safari. The animals are well kept and clean. This is a fun outing with family!
A small, local zoo that is fun to visit with family. They have a good selection of animals and the owner loves to educate others on them.
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Capital of Texas Zoo
376 Jenkins Road
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A small, local zoo that is fun to visit with family. They have a good selection of animals and the owner loves to educate others on them.
A local canoe and kayak rental company that offers day trips or overnight trips. The owner is very knowledgeable in river conditions. The prices are also very competitive.
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Rising Phoenix Adventures
1409 Chestnut St
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A local canoe and kayak rental company that offers day trips or overnight trips. The owner is very knowledgeable in river conditions. The prices are also very competitive.
Check their website for scheduling and pricing. https://ziplostpines.com
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Zip Lost Pines
1760 State Hwy 71
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Check their website for scheduling and pricing. https://ziplostpines.com
You can go for the day to enjoy horseback riding, golf, archery, or the Spa. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyatt-regency-lost-pines-resort-and-spa/auslp/area-attractions
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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd
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You can go for the day to enjoy horseback riding, golf, archery, or the Spa. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyatt-regency-lost-pines-resort-and-spa/auslp/area-attractions
If you enjoy golf, this is one of the local courses. Please see website for tee times. https://colovistagolf.com
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ColoVista Golf Club
100 Country Club Dr
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If you enjoy golf, this is one of the local courses. Please see website for tee times. https://colovistagolf.com
A local haunted house open during fall and winter. People travel from all over to visit Scream Hollow. https://screamhollow.com
Scream Hollow
149 Split Rail Ln
A local haunted house open during fall and winter. People travel from all over to visit Scream Hollow. https://screamhollow.com
This is a fun trip to take children on! It is outdoors and has a great walking trail.
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Dinosaur Park
893 Union Chapel Rd
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This is a fun trip to take children on! It is outdoors and has a great walking trail.

Arts & Culture

Art Gallery with art for sale
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Mosaic Art & Home
218 Main St
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Art Gallery with art for sale
Movie Theater, arcade, and bowling
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Film Alley Bastrop
1600 Chestnut St
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Movie Theater, arcade, and bowling
A beautiful quilt gallery located in the next town over, La Grange. It is worth a stop if you enjoy quilting and art!
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Texas Quilt Museum
140 W Colorado St
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A beautiful quilt gallery located in the next town over, La Grange. It is worth a stop if you enjoy quilting and art!
Local art gallery
LPAA Gallery On Main
206 Main St
Local art gallery
Local art gallery
Main Gallery
Local art gallery

Shopping

Local merchandise for sale. A great shop to find a unique gift. They also have a coffee bar in the back of the store that offers tasty coffee and specialty drinks.
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Smithville General Store
108 NE 2nd St
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Local merchandise for sale. A great shop to find a unique gift. They also have a coffee bar in the back of the store that offers tasty coffee and specialty drinks.
Cute women's clothing, jewelry, and household items
E.H. Mercantile
1509 Dorothy Nichols Rd
Cute women's clothing, jewelry, and household items
Handbags for sale from an Austin local designer. This is a fun shop to visit. They are very well known as well so you might have already heard of them!
Consuela
110 NW 2nd St
Handbags for sale from an Austin local designer. This is a fun shop to visit. They are very well known as well so you might have already heard of them!
Golden Girls Boutique offers women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, and gift items. Their main focus is customer service and creating a one-stop shop. Definitely a place to stop when in town!
Golden Girls Boutique
114 Main St
Golden Girls Boutique offers women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, and gift items. Their main focus is customer service and creating a one-stop shop. Definitely a place to stop when in town!
KimmieJean Boutique

Everything Else

The best kolache shop and bakery. This is a great stop for breakfast. They are on the way to Round Top and located in the city of La Grange, TX.
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Weikel's Bakery
State Highway 71
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The best kolache shop and bakery. This is a great stop for breakfast. They are on the way to Round Top and located in the city of La Grange, TX.

Drinks & Nightlife

A wine bar that serves specialty foods and drinks. The atmosphere here is great. It is a local favorite.
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The Front Room Wine Bar
116 Main St
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A wine bar that serves specialty foods and drinks. The atmosphere here is great. It is a local favorite.
A local brewery located in Red Rock, TX. They also have a stage for live music. The owners here are great! The drive out is very scenic and peaceful.
Wild Bunch Brewing Co.
1764 Taylorsville Rd
A local brewery located in Red Rock, TX. They also have a stage for live music. The owners here are great! The drive out is very scenic and peaceful.
Mead tasting room and Meadery that offers mead, wine, cider, pizza and wonderful snack trays. They have a great outdoor patio and tasting area. I would highly recommend checking them out. They are on the way to Round Top as well if you are headed out that way for shopping.
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Rohan Meadery
6002 FM2981
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Mead tasting room and Meadery that offers mead, wine, cider, pizza and wonderful snack trays. They have a great outdoor patio and tasting area. I would highly recommend checking them out. They are on the way to Round Top as well if you are headed out that way for shopping.
A local Vineyard and Winery located in La Grange, TX right off of Highway 71. It is owned by an elderly couple who are the sweetest. They make a unique wine that cannot be found in all places called Muscadine wine.
Rosemary’s Vineyard
5521 State Hwy 71
A local Vineyard and Winery located in La Grange, TX right off of Highway 71. It is owned by an elderly couple who are the sweetest. They make a unique wine that cannot be found in all places called Muscadine wine.
This is a great winery with a fun atmosphere. This is definitely a place you could spend half a day at. The drive there is very scenic.
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Majek Vineyard & Winery
12508 FM957
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This is a great winery with a fun atmosphere. This is definitely a place you could spend half a day at. The drive there is very scenic.
This Vineyard has the best views. The outdoor area is fun to sip wine and relax in. The drive out to the Vineyard is scenic and quiet.
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Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery
1211 Co Rd 273
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This Vineyard has the best views. The outdoor area is fun to sip wine and relax in. The drive out to the Vineyard is scenic and quiet.
A fun, lively distillery located in the heart of downtown Bastrop. Most weekend nights they offer live music.
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Copper Shot Distillery
809 Main St
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A fun, lively distillery located in the heart of downtown Bastrop. Most weekend nights they offer live music.
They have wonderful food and an extensive wine list. Fat Cat Lounge offers live music on most nights as well.
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Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe
301 Main St
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They have wonderful food and an extensive wine list. Fat Cat Lounge offers live music on most nights as well.
Local brewery with food trucks, live music, and a great outdoor atmosphere.
Smithville Brewing Company
Local brewery with food trucks, live music, and a great outdoor atmosphere.