Situated between Houston, San Antonio and Waco, Bastrop is a charming, family-friendly destination often overlooked by family travelers for larger cities. But Bastrop teems with outdoor adventures, tasty eateries and more.
Instead of the more crowded (and more expensive) Texas cities, Bastrop is rich in experiences for the whole family. Find:
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This 6,000-acre park is popular for swimming, canoeing, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. Pack a lunch and have a picnic in the park.
These are the longest, side-by-side dual zip lines in the state, offering six dual zip lines total, as well as three suspension bridges and access to McKinney Roughs Nature Park.
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Take on this fun trail to visit iconic locations from your favorite movies and TV shows. The 12-stop trail includes scenes from films like Transformers, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Bernie.
Good Eats
At Sugar Shack, you’ll find more than 100 types of candies, gifts, floats, fudge and old-fashioned shakes. No one does Sunday brunch better than Maxine’s Café & Bakery, while Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard on the banks of the Colorado River is the perfect place for dinner.
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A Family-Friendly Resort
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is not just a hotel; the property offers putt-putt, a lazy river, zip lining, kayaking, horseback riding, tennis, hayrides and more. Nearby, take the family to Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court before heading out on one of Hyatt Regency’s Night Hikes.
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