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Name a better combo than a good cup of coffee and new books🤩

Here's your plan for a cozy coffee and book shopping date in Bastrop! Enjoy

Coffee + Bookstore Date in Bastrop☕️📚

Start your day at Texas Coffee Works in Bastrop, highly recommended for its exceptional matcha, perfect for coffee lovers.

Coffee Drinking

💪 Pro tip
• I recommend their matcha!

Caffeinate at Texas Coffee Works

Visit The Painted Porch in Bastrop for a delightful book-shopping experience, offering a vast collection from modern reads to collectibles.

Book Shopping

💪 Pro tip
• They have a lot of collectable books to browse through!

Grab The Latest Reads at The Painted Porch

Come with me for my favorite weekend date activity, coffee shop and book shopping.

First stop, Texas. Coffee works. 10 out of 10 recommend the

macha from there. We headed out to the painted porch which is located in Bastrop.

This incredible bookshop has so many amazing books.

Not to mention amazing book displays from popular modern reads to kids books.

It has something for everyone, including great collectible books too.

Grab your book loving bestie and check it out.

Check out Edge Rooftop, the perfect spot for date nights or special occasions.


Here's your plan for enjoying sunset views, cocktails, and tasty bites at Edge Rooftop

Rooftop Skyline Views

Visit Edge Rooftop in Downtown Austin for stunning skyline views, delicious drinks like the Soco Marg, and a variety of tasty dishes including a Wagyu burger and pizza.

Rooftop Dining

✅ Before you go
• I highly recommend the soco marg. It’s absolutely delicious!

💪 Pro tips
• Street parking or park in the hotel garage.

Edge Rooftop

I have been on the hunt to find the best views of downtown Austin,

and this rooftop on top of the JW Marriott is exactly that.

Coming at sunset was absolutely breathtaking.

and it is 100% the best spot to watch the sunset.

The star of the show for me was definitely the Wagyu burger,

and we ordered a pizza and it came straight delivered to our table,

Head to Cameron Ranch for a quick lil overnight. 

Here's your plan for a quick overnight retreat at a mirrored cabin in Cameron Ranch

Overnight Getaway in a Mirrored Cabin 

Relax at Cameron Ranch Glamping in Coldspring. Enjoy a serene stay, remember to bring groceries and cards as it's secluded with few nearby amenities.

Glamping

✅ Before you go
• Book your cabin here: https://cameronranchglamping.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Bring groceries + cards! There isn't much nearby and you won't want to leave the property 

Relax at Cameron Ranch Glamping

Head to Pins for a competitive night out. 

Here's your plan for a fun night at Pins with games, drinks, and food trucks

Bar & Game Warehouse

At Pins Mechanical Co. in East Congress, Austin, enjoy a night of classic arcade games, bowling, and unique activities like giant human sized beer pong.

Bar & Games

Play games at Pins Mechanical Co.

There's a new spot in Austin that's converted from a warehouse to a

giant bar with food trucks and pretty much every game you could imagine.

We grabbed a cocktail to start the night and spent

the next few hours going from game to game.

They've got all the classic arcade games,

It's such a fun spot for a unique date night,

Head to Southern Trails Ranch for an awesome afternoon. 

Here's your plan for horseback riding and cuddling with a baby cow at Southern Trails Ranch

Horseback Riding + Cow Cuddling

Experience horseback riding through serene landscapes at Southern Trails Ranch in Manor. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure near Austin.

Horseback Riding

✅ Before you go
• Make your reservation here: https://www.southerntrailrides.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Wear comfy clothes you don't mind getting dirty! 

Horseback riding at Southern Trails

This was one of the coolest things we've done near Austin,

horseback riding across a creek and through some trees,

and then we got to hang out with this adorable baby cow.

We drove about 30 minutes out of the city to Southern Trails Ranch.

and then we got instructions on how to get on.

We started out slow going through the trees and then we crossed this creek.

My horse was not into the water at first,

some snacks before heading over to meet Wilmington,

We got to give him lots of snacks and took him for a

little walk and just pet him and gave him all the love.

This whole experience was so unique and peaceful and so memorable.

If you're looking for something fun and different near Austin,

I'll drop the details in the notes so that you can make it happen this summer too.