Free fun with the Freetails
Written: Mar 29 '04
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Pros: It's free! What more could you ask for?
Cons: Parking can be troublesome. Small kids will like it for 15 minutes.
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| tx_traveler's Full Review: Congress Ave. Bridge Bats |
How could anyone give this attraction anything less than 5 stars? The bats under the Congress Avenue bridge have been a popular attraction with Texans since the mid 80's. Considering that the state has the largest bat colony in the world (Bracken Bat Cave), it's only natural to assume that Texas would also have the largest urban colony of bats in the US. And by the way, the photo used with this topic is not of the bats you will see in Austin!
The bats return from their winter home in March, and remain in the area through the summer and into fall. The best time to see the bats emerge from the bridge is late June through early September. Finding a place to park can be difficult, although many of the area restaurants have capitalized on this natural phenom by offering outdoor seating. Nothing better than a bat flight and a margarita!
Bat Conservation International usually has an interpreter near the bridge on the weekends during July and August. They are quite helpful. Crowds can get large, especially during July.
Recommended:
Yes
Best Suited For: Families
Best Time to Travel Here: Jun - Aug
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