Paige is a small town on the eastern edge of Bastrop County, the kind of place where Highway 290 slows down and the pace feels a little easier. Do not let its size fool you, there is good food and real character here.
Roadhouse Paige is the local anchor for American comfort food, and The Farmhouse Kitchen serves farm-to-table style cooking with a near-perfect rating. For a fun afternoon, Broadway Paul’s Antiques & Salvage is a treasure hunter’s paradise, and Valkyrie Ranch is a popular venue for weddings and events.
Paige is also home to a surprising number of trusted trades and contractors who serve the wider county, from HVAC and electrical to custom cabinetry and steel buildings. Find them all in the directory.
Good to know
- Small town on Highway 290 in eastern Bastrop County
- Known for roadhouse comfort food and antiques
- Home to Valkyrie Ranch event venue
- Strong base of rural trades and contractors
What is Paige, Texas known for?
Paige, Texas is a small, historically German farming community on the eastern edge of Bastrop County, Texas, along US Highway 290. Founded as a railroad town in 1872, it is known today for roadhouse dining, antiques, event venues, and easygoing rural character.
Where to Eat in Paige
Paige’s dining is classic Texas roadhouse. Grab comfort food at Roadhouse Paige or try farm-to-table cooking at The Farmhouse Kitchen. Browse more in our Bastrop County restaurants directory.
Things to Do in and around Paige
Broadway Paul’s Antiques & Salvage
Hunt for vintage finds and salvage treasures at Broadway Paul’s Antiques & Salvage. See more in shopping in Bastrop County.
Valkyrie Ranch events and weddings
Valkyrie Ranch hosts weddings and events on the rolling land around Paige.
Sherwood Forest Faire (nearby, spring)
The medieval Sherwood Forest Faire runs weekends each spring on grounds off Old Hwy 20, with its campground entrance on US-290 in the Paige area of Bastrop County, Texas.
A Little Paige History
Paige began in 1872 at a railroad water tower on the Houston and Texas Central Railway and was named for civil engineer Norman Paige. German settlers, led by Fedor Soder from 1877, shaped the town, which shipped cotton, cattle, and produce for decades.
Living in Paige | Rural Bastrop County
Paige offers quiet, rural Texas living with quick access to Elgin, Bastrop, and Giddings. Residents fixing up land or a farmhouse can find help in our Bastrop County home and trade services listings.
Paige at a Glance | Practical Info
Paige sits on US-290 in northeastern Bastrop County, Texas, about 44 miles east of Austin, Texas, between Elgin and Giddings. It is a small unincorporated community.
Nearby Towns in Bastrop County, Texas
Exploring the county? Visit nearby Elgin, McDade, and Bastrop.
Explore Paige by category
Find local favorites by category: Restaurants & Food, Things to Do, Home & Services, Shopping, and Faith & Community. You can also browse the full Bastrop County directory.
Paige, Texas FAQs
What is there to do in Paige, Texas?
Eat at Roadhouse Paige or The Farmhouse Kitchen, hunt for treasures at Broadway Paul’s Antiques & Salvage, and check out events at Valkyrie Ranch.
Where is Paige, Texas?
Paige is on the eastern edge of Bastrop County along U.S. Highway 290, between Elgin and Giddings.
What is Paige, Texas known for?
Paige is a small, historically German railroad and farming community founded in 1872. Today it is known for roadhouse dining, antiques, and rural character on US-290 in Bastrop County, Texas.
How was Paige, Texas founded?
Paige began in 1872 at a railroad water tower on the Houston and Texas Central Railway and was named for civil engineer Norman Paige. German settlers, led by Fedor Soder from 1877, shaped the town, which shipped cotton, cattle, and produce for decades.
Is Sherwood Forest Faire near Paige?
Yes. The Sherwood Forest Faire, a large medieval and Renaissance festival, runs weekends each spring in the Paige and McDade area of Bastrop County, Texas, with a campground entrance on US-290 near Paige.
How big is Paige, Texas?
Paige is a small unincorporated community on the eastern edge of Bastrop County, Texas, with a few hundred residents in and around the townsite.