Bastrop Historic Downtown

At a glance

Visual character

“Period-Authentic, Southern Gothic, Rustic”

About

Bastrop's Main Street sits in the Lost Pines region of Central Texas, where longleaf pines give way to a downtown that looks like it hasn't changed since 1935—and that's exactly the point. Designated Film Friendly Texas by the Texas Film Commission, Bastrop has hosted Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life and Richard Linklater's Bernie. The Colorado River bends around the south side of town, adding waterfront options to the mix. Historic two-story commercial buildings with original ironwork facades line the main corridor, while the surrounding countryside offers everything from dense forest to open ranch land within minutes. The city's trained film liaison handles permitting with efficiency born from years of high-profile productions.

Where you'll be