Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pecan Street Inn
( 512-321-3315;
www.pecanstreetinn.com
;
1010 Pecan St; d $99-109, ste $119-125)
Just a few blocks from
downtown, this gracious B&B listed on the National Register of Historic Places sits under
sprawling pecan trees and is lovingly furnished with unfussy antiques. Breakfast is a
fancy, sit-down affair - and don't be surprised if your pancakes have pecans in them.
B&B
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RESORT
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Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
( 512-308-1234;
http://lostpines.hyatt.com
; 575 Lost Pines Rd; d $129-299)
About halfway between
Austin and Bastrop, Lost Pines Resort has all the hallmarks of a Texas farmhouse -
weathered grey exterior, tin roof, expansive porches - even though it's a rambling new re-
sort opened mid-2006. Hiking, rafting and riding are all part of the experience here.
Eating & Drinking
Maxine's
( 512-303-0919;
www.maxinesonmain.com
;
905 Main St; dishes $5-12; 7am-3pm Sun-Tue, to 9pm Wed &
Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat)
This cute-as-can-be cafe turns on the small-town charm with down-
home cooking in the heart of historic Main St. Griddle cakes for breakfast, fried-green-to-
mato BLT for lunch, or chicken-fried steak for dinner are among the specialties that keep
people lining up.
CAFE
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Olde World Bakery & Cafe
( 512-321-3676; 601d Chestnut St; mains $4-9)
Located in The Crossing, this convivial little place
is a great spot to refuel between adventures. Try the vegetable bread if it's available: a
huge hunk of bread stuffed full of cheese and veggies that's big enough to make a meal.
CAFE
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