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Several CCC-era cabins and a lodge are still in use at Bastrop State Park.
namesake in Greece. According to local lore and research of Texas historian Frank X. Tolbert, the hamburger originated here. The story goes that after serving hamburgers in his downtown diner, Fletcher “Uncle Fletch” Davis introduced his creation to the world at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The city also hosts the Athens Old Fiddlers’
Reunion, the longest-running event of its kind in the U.S., held the last Saturday in May.
ATHENS SCUBA PARK—Divers flock to the park’s clear, blue waters for recreational diving and for diver certification. The park also features 12 dive platforms, camping sites, volleyball court, barbecue pits and a swimming pool. Admission charge. 500 N. Murchison St. 903/675-5762.
BREWERY—Cedar Creek Brewery in Seven Points. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
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EAST TEXAS ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL SOCIETY— The 100-acre arboretum features walking trails, a bluebird trail, suspension bridge, historic Wofford House Museum, the Henderson County Veterans Memorial Wall and Plaza, an outdoor pavilion, water gardens, and wild and cultivated plantings. 1601 Patterson Road. 903/675-5630.
www.easttexasarboretum.org.
HENDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM— Vintage memorabilia and antiques are displayed in the 1896 Faulk-Gauntt building. Exhibits include re- creations of a dry-goods store, early law office, home and school. Donations accepted. 217 N. Prairieville. 903/677-3611.
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txhchc/ museum/
museum.htm.
LAKES—Cedar Creek Reservoir—This lake offers camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, marinas and boating. About 10 miles west of Athens north of Texas 31. 903/432-2814. Lake Athens—This reservoir offers boat ramps,
a marina, picnicking, camping, swimming and fishing. About four miles east of Athens via Texas 31 east and F.M. 2495 south. 903/677-7490.
NY-TX ZIPLINE ADVENTURES—Six ziplines offer 30-plus miles of views from the treetops. 7290 C.R. 4328 in New York, Texas. 903/681-3791.
www.goziptexas.com.
PURTIS CREEK STATE PARK—This 1,582-acre park is known for its heavily wooded, well-shaded campsites and exceptional bass fishing. The 355 surface-acre lake is limited to 50 boats at a time. Canoe and paddleboat rentals available at the park store. Admission charge. Take U.S. 175 northwest about 12 miles. 903/425-2332.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/purtis-creek.
TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER—This facility features aquarium exhibits with nearly every major species of freshwater fish in Texas, plus replicas of record-size fish caught in state freshwater.
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Also includes a fishing area, tram and wetlands trail. See fish being hand-fed in a 26,000 gallon tank. Admission charge. 5550 Flat Creek Road (F.M. 2495). near Lake Athens. 903/676-2277.
WINERY—Tara Vineyard & Winery. See WINERIES listing.
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BASTROP MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER: 904 Main St. 512/303-0904.
www.bastropmuseumandvisitorcenter.org or
www.visitbastrop.com.
Bastrop’s historic Main Street District is lined with shops housed in structures from the turn of the 20th century. Many buildings here are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Main Street and Fisherman’s Park on the Colorado River offer picnicking, fishing and boating. The historic Iron Bridge has been converted to a park above the Colorado River. Events include NatureFest and YesterFest in April,
the Fourth of July Weekend Patriotic Festival, Bastrop Homecoming/Rodeo and the SUP Cup in August, the Veterans Weekend Car Show in November, and Lost Pines Christmas and River of Lights in December.
BASTROP OPERA HOUSE—Built in 1889, this venue hosts theater productions year-round in an informal Victorian setting. 711 Spring St. 512/321-6283.
www.bastropoperahouse.com.
BASTROP STATE PARK—This park, set among the “Lost Pines,” features fully equipped cabins and a group facility built by the CCC in the 1930s. A 2011 wildfire affected 96 percent of the park, but most trails, facilities and campsites are open. Park also includes a swimming pool. Scenic Park Road 1 connects with Buescher State Park. Admission charge. One mile east of Bastrop on Texas 21. 512/321-2101.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ bastrop. See SMITHVILLE.
CAPITAL OF TEXAS ZOO—Offers a picnic area, petting zoo and a natural zoo setting. Admission charge. 376A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek. 512/303-6675.
www.capitaloftexaszoo.org.
DINOSAUR PARK—Educational facility features 10 life- sized dinosaur replicas along nature trails. Also enjoy a dino-dig, playground and picnic area. Admission charge. 893 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek. 512/321-6262.
www.thedinopark.com.
HILBIG PARK—This park features a museum of arti- facts, documents and vintage antiques from Rockne and Bastrop County. It includes restored log cabins (circa 1860). 4065 F.M.
535.in Rockne. 512/303-3179.
LAKE—Lake Bastrop—This constant-level lake has South Shore and North Shore parks that offer
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