Bastrop is the second oldest city in Texas. It was a prominent stop on El Camino Real, which is the King's Highway linking colonial Spanish missions in Texas. First known as Mina, its Mexican name, it became part of Stephen F. Austin's original colony. Later, it emerged as an important center for the new Republic after many of the prominent settlers initially attracted by Bastrop's bountiful natural resources fought and won at the Alamo. Over 125 properties in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making Bastrop the first such multiple listing in the United States in 1979.

Attractions within 10 miles

· Bastrop State Park - The second most visited state park in Texas. Famed for its "Lost Pines". Built by Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's.

· Quaint shopping district of antique emporiums and upscale gift boutiques.

· Three top-rated 18-hole golf courses: Colovista, Pine Forest, Lost Pines. 4th course and resort operated by Hyatt Hill Country and resort coming soon.

· Old Opera House - Built in 1899, one of four surviving, restored theatre venues in the state.

· Colorado River - Just made for tubing, canoeing, fishing, boating.

· Colorado River Riverwalk - Hiking and biking trail, only 2 blocks.

· McKinney Roughs, LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) nationally acclaimed ecological preserve and educational facility.

· M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Centers.

· Central Texas Museum of Automotive History - 125 restored vintage autos and memorabilia.

· Rocky Hill Ranch - Recreational and Mountain Biking

Excellent location in the heart of Texas:

· 25 minutes to downtown Austin, state capitol and University of Texas. Live Music Capital of the World. 21 miles to Austin Airport.

· 30 minutes to Round Top, Texas, home twice yearly to third largest antique show/flea market in U.S.

· Also in Round Top, Festival Hill Institute, internationally famous chamber music centre with beautiful grounds and the University of Texas' Winedale Historic Center.

· 45 minutes to Outlet Malls in San Marcos. Schillterbahn in New Braunfels and Guadalupe River recreation at Gruene.

· 100 miles each to Houston and San Antonio