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
8 locals recommend
Pockets Grille
205 Fawcett St
8 locals recommend
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.
43 locals recommend
Maxine's Cafe & Bakery
905 Main St
43 locals recommend
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.
27 locals recommend
Roadhouse Bastrop
2804 TX-21
27 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
The Olde World Bakery & Café
112 Main St
10 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Bistro 108
127 N Main St
9 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Murphy's Steakhouse
204 Thomas St
14 locals recommend
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.
55 locals recommend
Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
601 Chestnut St
55 locals recommend
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.
12 locals recommend
Your Mom's
109 NW 2nd St
12 locals recommend
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.
47 locals recommend
Royers Round Top Café
105 Main St
47 locals recommend
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!
22 locals recommend
Comfort Cafe
111 NW 1st St
22 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
Carne Lenta
114 NE 2nd St
8 locals recommend
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
10 locals recommend
Brookshire Brothers
501 TX-230 Loop
10 locals recommend
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.
27 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
104 Hasler Blvd
27 locals recommend
Great selection in groceries. They have almost everything you would need here. We shop here for our weekly supplies and food.
8 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
488 State Hwy 71
8 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing
27 locals recommend
Buescher State Park
100 Park Rd 1-C
27 locals recommend
Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing
Hiking and swimming during the summer months
67 locals recommend
Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1A
67 locals recommend
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.
28 locals recommend
Bastrop River Company
1200 Willow St
28 locals recommend
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
53 locals recommend
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Hwy 71
53 locals recommend
Hiking trails
Trails, kayaks for rent, and mini golf
15 locals recommend
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
375 S Shore Rd
15 locals recommend
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
6 locals recommend
Rocky Hill Ranch
578 FM 153
6 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Jersey Barnyard
3117 TX-159
9 locals recommend
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!
8 locals recommend
Sanctuary Serengeti LLC
250 Plum Church Rd
8 locals recommend
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.
16 locals recommend
Capital of Texas Zoo
376 Jenkins Road
16 locals recommend
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.
13 locals recommend
Rising Phoenix Adventures
1409 Chestnut St
13 locals recommend
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
31 locals recommend
Zip Lost Pines
1760 State Hwy 71
31 locals recommend
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
19 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd
19 locals recommend
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
12 locals recommend
ColoVista Golf Club
100 Country Club Dr
12 locals recommend
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.
32 locals recommend
Dinosaur Park
893 Union Chapel Rd
32 locals recommend
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
7 locals recommend
Mosaic Art & Home
218 Main St
7 locals recommend
Art Gallery with art for sale
Movie Theater, arcade, and bowling
27 locals recommend
Film Alley Bastrop
1600 Chestnut St
27 locals recommend
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!
11 locals recommend
Texas Quilt Museum
140 W Colorado St
11 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
Smithville General Store
108 NE 2nd St
8 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
Weikel's Bakery
State Highway 71
11 locals recommend
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.
18 locals recommend
The Front Room Wine Bar
116 Main St
18 locals recommend
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.
12 locals recommend
Rohan Meadery
6002 FM2981
12 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Majek Vineyard & Winery
12508 FM957
14 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery
1211 Co Rd 273
14 locals recommend
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.
30 locals recommend
Copper Shot Distillery
809 Main St
30 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe
301 Main St
10 locals recommend
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.