Attractions in Visit Bastrop

Bastrop County Museum and Visitors Center
Learn about Bastrop’s history and sites the Bastrop County Museum and Visitors Center, located in a 1930s former fire and police station in historic downtown. Lively exhibits reveal the town’s beginnings 200 years ago as a German colony. Friendly and knowledgeable staff will share tips on the latest events and hots spots. Open Monday through Saturday.
904 Main Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-0057

Bastrop State Park
The sweet scent of loblolly pines and the sound of bird calls define a stroll majestic Bastrop State Park, which draws scores of visitors annually for hiking, camping, biking and fishing. The park was established during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conversation Corps. Raw materials from the area, including stone and wood, were used to build its historic cabins, still available for overnight stays. The onsite swimming pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
100 Park Road 1A
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 321-2101

Lost Pines Art Center
Bastrop loves the arts, embodied in the Lost Pines Art Center, a 12,000-square foot glass and steel structure that houses galleries, classrooms and studio space. Drop by to see paintings, sculpture and other media created by artists from Texas and beyond. Or, perfect your own art skills by taking a class.
1204 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 321-8055

Pyrology
Formerly known as the Deep in the Heart Art Foundry, Pyrology is the largest art production facility in Texas, creating large cast bronze works that are installed throughout Texas and the U.S. Have you seen the sculptures of grinning Buc-ee beaver welcoming visitors to Buc-ee’s?  Those were produced right here. Tour the facility to see how the process works from start to finish.
405 South Jackson Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 321-7868

McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Into a little thrill seeking? McKinney Roughs Nature Park is just the place to satisfy the itch. Experience a 40-mph ride down a zipline over stately pines through Zip Lost Pines, the only dual zipline operator in Texas, allowing you and a friend or family member to zip side-by-side. Elsewhere in the park, enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking and overnight stays in a lodge or dormitory.
1884 State Hwy 71 W
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 578-3200

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Situated on 405 acres along the lower Colorado River, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is a luxurious Hill Country escape that’s perfect for romantic getaways, events, trips with friends or fun with the family. Explore the grounds on horseback, spend the day at the spa, make s’mores around the firepit, hit the links and savor fine dining. It’s all here.
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines, TX 78612
(512) 308-1234

The Dinosaur Park
Is that a T-Rex I see? It sure is. A lifelike Tyrannosaurus, and more than 30 other built-to-scale dinosaurs, occupy the tree-lined trails of The Dinosaur Park in nearby Cedar Creek. Kids and adults will squeal with delight at every new encounter, from the cunning Velociraptor to the Diplodocus, the longest dinosaur that ever lived. Along with life-sized replicas, spot real flora and fauna on the nature trail. You can also dig for fossils, enjoy a picnic, play on the playground and explore the gift store.
893 Union Chapel Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 321-6262

River Outfitters
Experience the Colorado River up close and personal with the help of a local outfitter. Bastrop River Company and Rising Phoenix Adventures, located near historic downtown, offer rentals and tours. Board a kayak, canoe, paddle board or tube for a memory-making experience. Short-term floats, moonlight excursions and even overnight campouts are available.
Bastrop River Co.
1200 Willow Street
Bastrop, TX 78612
(512) 321-4661
Rising Phoenix Adventures
1409 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78612
(512) 677-2305

Bastrop Opera House
Dim the lights, and raise the curtain! The historic 1889 Bastrop Opera House in downtown Bastrop is a fantastic place to experience a live show. Once a silent movie theater and later an entertainment venue, the restored building has been staging high quality live performances since the seventies. Enjoy a dramatic production, a comedy, or musical, or just stop by to see this enchanting historic venue.
711 Spring Street
Bastrop, TX 78612
(512) 321-4661

Lake Bastrop
Located minutes from Bastrop, 900-acre Lake Bastrop provides all sorts of outdoor fun. Drop a line for some of the best bass fishing around. Sail or water ski. Take a refreshing dip in its cool waters and be sure to spend the night in a lakeside cabin. RVs and primitive camping are available for the adventurous, too.
375 South Shore Road
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 578-3200

Texas Reptile Zoo
More than 200 species of reptiles are cared for at the Texas Reptile Zoo, an environmentally-conscious facility that was once an ornamental plant nursery. Each animal enclosure has been designed to simulate different environments where reptiles thrive, including tropical zones, arid zones and desserts. See snakes, monitors, crocodilians and other species from Texas and around the world. Visits must be booked in advance by texting 512-766-6030.
460 Shiloh Road
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-766-6030