With all the amenities of a luxury resort, and the rustic adventure of the Texas outdoors, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is the perfect place to experience the best of both worlds. Plus, we’ve got the low-down on downtown! Main Street is a main attraction in Bastrop and we’re stopping by several local businesses to share why shopping local matters. And, tall pines and good times await at Bastrop State Park! With more than 6,000 acres to explore, you’re gonna need your hiking shoes! We can’t wait to show you the fun we found in the Lost Pines. If adventure is your style, Zip Lost Pines is the thrill ride you’ve been waiting for, and we’re going ziplining high above the treetops! Then, for a peaceful retreat, we’ll pick up the paddles and take to the water with Bastrop River Co.to learn more about the river trail that runs through the heart of this charming town. And if all that isn’t enough, we’re also exploring Main Street and downtown Bastrop to support small businesses and show some local love!
If you’re looking for adventure in Bastrop, look no further than Zip Lost Pines! This woman-owned business is located in LCRA’s McKinney Roughs Nature Park and boasts 1100 acres of natural beauty including six zip lines and five different tours! There’s a little adventure for everyone in your group. Trevor Scott stopped by to meet with the owner, Anna Charles, to learn more about this local business and then suit up and take a ride!
Just hop in the car for a short drive east of the Austin city limits and you will find a resort destination that feels so much further away.
At the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa you’ll find rugged outdoor adventures like horseback riding and archery along with luxury amenities like fine dining, a pampering spa, an incredible pool with a lazy river, and even a world-class, champion-length golf course. It is a true Bastrop experience for the entire family that you cannot find anywhere else.
Now, the resort has two new dining options to offer guests. Maude’s Bar and Terrace is lovingly named after the resort’s famous pecan tree. This new indoor-outdoor restaurant is perfect for unwinding under Maude’s massive branches.
And for sushi lovers, it doesn’t get better than Chef Phillip Frankland’s new Signature Sushi by Scratch-Cedar Creek. It’s an exclusive Omakase-style sushi spot with only 10 coveted seats and three daily seatings. A meal to remember and only at Hyatt Lost Pines.
Grab a canoe or kayak with Bastrop River Co. and head out on a river trail adventure that is perfect for the entire family, especially outdoor lovers. Trevor Scott met up with the owner, Lee Harle, to learn more about the river trail and how we can all enjoy it.
When many of us think of Bastrop, the first thing that comes to mind might be those devastating wildfires in 2001 which destroyed 96% of the park. Since then they have been working hard to regrow, rebuild, and reinvigorate Texan appetites for the great outdoors. Trevor Scott stopped by to meet with Ranger Madalyn who showed us around this very special slice of Texas natural beauty.
You would be hard-pressed to find a lovelier Main Street than the charming district you will discover in downtown Bastrop.
It is a thriving community with local businesses and shop owners working together to create the perfect place to spend the day strolling, shopping, and soaking up some history. Trevor Scott spent the day on Main Street to introduce you to a few different local businesses that call downtown Bastrop Home.
The Bearded Baking Company owner, Wes Dills, believes in the saying “When we meet, we eat.” And you will eat well at his downtown Bastrop shop! Supporting small businesses is important to this team and they’re proving that every day here in their charming and comfortable space.
In addition to visiting them in person in Bastrop to say hello, they can also ship their 1/4 lb cookies across the country! You can find their beautiful baked goods all across Austin, Houston, Plano, and Dallas.
For a true taste of central Texas food truck culture, you definitely have to stop by the Chestnut Grove Food Truck Park!With 8 different dining options, you are sure to find a truck to match every taste!
For gourmet hot dogs and globetrotting recipes visit International Grub where Chef Alon and team make everything from scratch and cook it to order!
Smoked Love is serving up BBQ with a side of community! Every time you buy a delicious dish from the rotating menu at this truck, you also help feed someone in need. Tell Thomas that Road Trippin’ sent you!
If you’re in the mood for breakfast any time of day, The Brunch Box is ready! In addition to breakfast bowls and sandwiches, you’ll find steak sandwiches, loaded fries, and more.
Two-time national pie champion and Master Chef contestant, Mary Jayne, serves up slices of sweetness from Cutie Pies. Grab a slice or a whole pie for dessert, and a pot pie or quiche for a full meal!
BayBay’z Seafood brings coastal cuisine to downtown Bastrop with shrimp crab, fish dishes, and more. From a bountiful boil to a crispy fried platter, stop by and see Istvan and his crew.
Sisters Addie and Katie are serving morning pick-me-ups from their bright and groovy handpainted trailer at Sunshine Sisters Coffe. Coffee, matcha, and teas are on the menu along with the perfect baked goods to go
For bold flavors cooked with love and culture, Abyssinia Café offers a taste of Ethiopian fare!
You’ll find a husband and wife team behind the tasty truck Abelitos where they are serving up made-from-scratch sweet and savory crepes.
Directly across the street from the food truck park, you’ll find a luxe lounge pouring fine wine. Welcome to Kana Wine Tasting Lounge, founded by husband-and-wife team Lindsay and Shawn Kana, where Shawn makes the wine and Lindsay does a little bit of everything else. And that includes great themed events that have become a favorite in town. This family goes back generations in Bastrop and they try to bring that spirit into everything they do.
Lindsay and Shawn wanted to offer Bastropians a unique and relaxing atmosphere to sip, celebrate, and soak up a sense of community. And take it from us, they did a great job of it.
A glass of wine at Kana Wine Tasting Lounge is the perfect way to whet your appetite and head around the corner to another downtown Bastrop gem, Storehouse Market + Eatery. This 175-year-old building has seen some history, but before it was a funeral parlor and even a brothel, the building was a storehouse for dry goods and was the only building downtown to survive a massive fire in 1862.
Now Chef Sonya Cote and team steward the building’s newest life as a dining destination filled with charm, history, and beautiful art. Here’s a fun fact, the stunning inlay pieces you’ll find in the main dining room were created and hung by Chef’s good friend, the one and only Richard Linklater. Here you’ll find true farm-to-table dishes featuring vegetables grown just a few miles away on their farm. Add a delicious drink from their thoughtful cocktail program and you have the perfect Storehouse experience.
