| Bastrop is a wonderful "little" city to live in. Nestled in | | | | down town Bastrop. The house was built in around |
| the middle of the "Lost Pines" it makes a beautiful | | | | 1850 and the museum was established in 1952. Inside |
| place to live and it is convenient to Austin- Bergstrom | | | | visitors can see documents and artifacts relating to |
| Airport, Austin and is growing by leaps and bounds! | | | | the history of the Little Colony of Stephen F. Austin, |
| Since 2000, the population has jumped by more than | | | | furniture and artifacts dating back to the 1800's, |
| 42% and the cost of living in Bastrop is nearly 22% | | | | saddles and such. It is a very interesting tour and |
| lower than the rest of the country; no wonder | | | | worth the visit. For more information on museum, |
| people are flocking to Bastrop. | | | | you can contact them at 512-303-0057. |
| Since Bastrop is growing so quickly, so is the | | | | Along with the popular historical district, Bastrop also |
| economy. Jobs have increased by nearly 3.0% and if | | | | has two state parks near by. Bastrop State Park, |
| you have noticed, there are new shopping centers | | | | which is located at 3005 Highway 21 and Buescher |
| and business's popping up virtually on every corner! | | | | State Park, which is located near Bastrop in Smithville. |
| One of those businesses is "Burleson Crossing." It is a | | | | Both parks offer fishing, camping, swimming and |
| shopping center that will span about 900,000 square | | | | many other activities for the entire family to do. |
| feet and will include businesses such as Lowe's, Best | | | | Bastrop offers plenty of space for new families. The |
| Buy, Kohl's, Petco and IBC Bank. | | | | neighborhoods and newly developed communities |
| Bastrop is also called the "Most historic small town in | | | | offer residents many different choices in finding that |
| Texas." Bastrop is nestled by the Colorado River; the | | | | perfect place to live; by buying an already built home |
| historic district down town has many shops and | | | | or purchasing land to build your dream home on. |
| restaurants and the near by neighborhoods contain | | | | Many of the sites offer residents up to an acre to |
| more than 130 historical sites. | | | | build on, giving families plenty of room to expand. |
| Some of the more popular sites in Bastrop include | | | | Purchasing acreage to build on is an option in Bastrop |
| The Bastrop Opera House; which was built in 1889. It | | | | as well. There are many outlying communities near |
| is still in business and hosts a number of productions | | | | Bastrop with open space available; some without |
| which include children's theatre, arts and crafts. If you | | | | homes and many with homes already built. The |
| are interested in seeing a production at the Bastrop | | | | choice is unlimited. |
| Opera House, or for more information on what | | | | Bastrop is a wonderful community and is growing. It |
| productions are scheduled, you can contact them at | | | | has the small town atmosphere and big city |
| 512-303-6283. | | | | amenities. Next time you're heading out that way, |
| Another popular site is the Bastrop County Historical | | | | stop and visit, who knows, you may find your dream |
| Society Museum. It is located at 702 Main Street in | | | | home! |