The city of Austin gets most of the attention in this part of Central Texas, but there are a lot of really great small towns nearby, each with its own attraction and culture. Today, Bastrop, southeast of Austin, gets some important, and well-deserved, recognition:
Honoring history brings Bastrop national award
(Austin American-Statesman, 02/03/10)
“City leaders have worked to keep it that way, reviving several city blocks of century-old buildings partly through grants for investors and with a yearly festival called Yesterfest that celebrates the original cultures that first settled Bastrop. Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will recognize the city as one of a dozen that the organization lists this year as a “distinctive destination,” where travelers can find unique sites and diversity. ‘They have a very vibrant small downtown,’ the national organization’s regional director Jonathan Poston said. ‘And the jury was very impressed with the festival.'”
Bastrop offers a small town atmosphere on the Colorado River, with a large centrally located park and River Walk, and a revitalized downtown area. Bastrop State Park is just minutes away in a beautiful pine forest, and Buescher State Park is just around the corner, too.
Downtown Bastrop
Chamber Of Commerce
Farmer's Market
River Walk
River Walk
If you haven’t visited Bastrop, come on
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