Bastrop County, Texas is located about 30 miles east of Austin, Texas.   Known for its rural charm, it's close enough to Austin to offer residents the best of both worlds.   

The county was created in 1836 as one of the original ten counties established by the Republic of Texas.    Today, Bastrop County is home to approximately 110,000 residents spread across almost 900 square miles.   The three largest cities, Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville boast quaint downtown areas with restaurants, shops and other local businesses.

The Hyatt Lost Pines Resort is located between the city of Bastrop and Austin's Bergstrom International Airport.   It is perfect for a relaxing vacation or a simple stay-cation.   

Bastrop County is the center of the Lost Pines region. Its rolling hills and sandy loam soils are the home of Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Lake Bastrop and three 18-hole golf courses which bring tourists to the county. 

In recent years, the county has been become a corporate home for Elon Musk's Space X, the Boring Company and X.     

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