- The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near Bastrop, Texas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Bastrop State Park to Fisherman's Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bastrop and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Austin and Lockhart.
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Originally built to provide drinking water for area citizens, people can use Lake Pflugerville for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The 180-acre reservoir also has a 3-mile walking trail and a pavilion.
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Named after the president that succeeded John F. Kennedy, the LBJ Presidential Library features forty-five million pages of historical documents and over 643 hours of recorded telephone conversations involving Lyndon Johnson and his associates. Unlike with most libraries, visitors must pay to enter this site.
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Known as one of the trendiest locales in Austin, the So Co District is where visitors can find the hippest restaurants, clubs and shops. Stroll through this neighborhood to find a great place to eat and listen to live music.
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At the Bass Concert Hall, guests will be able to watch Broadway Style Musicals at this location. The site, which is located on the campus of the University of Texas, also sells alcoholic beverages to its visitors.
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100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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The Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats is your opportunity to observe up to 1.5 million bats leave their roost under the bridge each evening. This naturally occurring attraction will amaze you because of the sheer volume of bats flying into the night sky.
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From its beginnings as a rural country road in the 1850's, South Congress Avenue, has transformed into one of the hippest, most eclectic neighborhood in Austin. Now, it is lined with unique shops, popular restaurants, and live music venues.
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One of the premier public research institutions in the United States, the University of Texas at Austin offers its students a variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate programs. Additionally, the institution's athletic programs participate in the Big 12 conference.
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A wealth of 80s and 90s nostalgia is available at Arcades4Home, which stocks and sells full-sized arcade game cabinets for games like Centipede, Pac-Man, and more. The facility also allows guests to play unlimited games for one price.
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1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Since 2001, visitors from all over the world have come to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to learn more about the proud state. Featuring three floors of exhibits showcasing the rich history of Texas and its people.
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Finally open to the public in 1888, the State Capitol in Austin is not only impressive in size but also in its design. Taller than the U.S. Capitol, the building and surrounding grounds feature self-guided tours, monuments, and exhibits celebrating Texas.