According to experts, Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Approximately 1.5 million bats make the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge their home for part of each year.

The Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching While watching the bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge is an iconic Austin experience, it’s often overcrowded, and the viewing experience ...

Live Love Paddle – Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tours Did you know that Austin is home to one of the world's largest urban bat colonies? They live under the Congress Avenue Bridge and are a ...

For a more authentic Austin vibe, explore East 6th Street or the Rainey Street Historic District instead. Congress Avenue Bat Bridge at Peak Times Watching bats emerge from under the Congress ...