Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
At dusk from March to October, up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats stream from under the bridge.
Don't miss at Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
- ◆ 1.5 million bats at dusk
- ◆ North-America's largest urban bat colony
- ◆ Summer sunsets
Insider tip
Arrive before sunset in summer and watch from the lawn on the east side.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats — visitor questions
What is Congress Avenue Bridge Bats known for?
At dusk from March to October, up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats stream from under the bridge. Highlights include: 1.5 million bats at dusk; North-America's largest urban bat colony; Summer sunsets.
Where is Congress Avenue Bridge Bats?
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats is in Downtown, Austin — Congress Ave Bridge, Austin, TX 78704. More info: https://www.austintexas.org
Any tips for visiting Congress Avenue Bridge Bats?
Arrive before sunset in summer and watch from the lawn on the east side.
Can Chauffyr take me to Congress Avenue Bridge Bats?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Congress Avenue Bridge Bats and between every stop on your Austin itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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