There are one hundred and one wonderful things to say about Austin, TX. There are lakes and rivers, Zilker Park, the mountain country, bluebonnets, 6th Street, the University of Texas (hook ’em horns), the music scene and filmmakers all contribute to the wonder of Central Texas. It is easy to see that Austin is surrounded by numerous communities and smaller towns that are linked to Austin by history and codependency. They are a rich and vital part of Austin’s growth and uniqueness. Heading east on Highway 71, about 30 miles from Austin, is Bastrop, TX. Bastrop is a charming town located on the Colorado River. Early in Texas history, it was almost the capital of Texas, but it was surpassed by what was then known as Waterloo and later known as Austin due to cheaper land prices in what is now Austin. It is a town with a rich heritage and has managed to maintain its historic center and preserve the old town charm that is part of what makes town life what it is. Bastrop has maintained numerous old houses and buildings that have been restored to their former glory. They are home to the many shops, restaurants, and inns, as well as the homes of the people who make up the historic district. Along with its history, Bastrop is a lively, vibrant and modern city with much to offer. Amid all the growth and activity, there are numerous new local businesses and restaurants, movie theaters, motels, hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as supermarkets such as Wal-Mart, HEB and Home Depot, to mark both sides of the highway. along the expansion of Highway 71. Bastrop TX is home to local parks, with trails and family centers, as well as Bastrop State Park and Bastrop Lake for picnicking, camping, and fishing. There are four 18-hole golf courses and communities within minutes of the city. There are rodeos and festivals, art shows and golf tournaments, football and soccer games.

Real estate in and around Bastrop Texas is as varied as you can find anywhere. It is home to lush loblolly pines (which you won’t find anywhere else in the area) as well as large oak and maple trees. There are wonderful open fields for grazing cattle or your own horse ranch. There is riverfront real estate on the Colorado River or properties with smaller streams, streams, and ponds. You can find new home subdivisions in the city or farther out in rural areas to choose a home on or you can purchase a lot or acreage and build your own home. Whether you choose to live in an old manor house in the city or a horse ranch is more your style, Bastrop has real estate to suit most homebuyer’s tastes.

Bastrop is one of the fastest growing school districts in Central Texas. Bastrop has one high school, two middle schools, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and one continuation high school. The Bastrop School District serves the City of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Rockne, Paige, and vast rural areas of Bastrop County.

Some of these rural areas and smaller towns around the greater Austin area are growing as fast as the city. Many of the residents commute to Austin in search of employment and shopping, while others find that what Bastrop has to offer meets their needs.