A nice little adventure if you're in town
Written: Jun 05 '06
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Pros: Unique adventure. Nice to witness adaptation of wild creature to the urban environment.
Cons: Not really set up well for viewers/tourists.
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| anneeasterling's Full Review: Congress Ave. Bridge Bats |
If you are in Austin during the summer, taking a trip down to the Congress Ave. bridge to see the bats fly out is a nice little adventure. They say that this is the largest colony of bats in an urban setting, and the bats fly out each evening on their mosquito and bug hunting expeditions.
You should be aware that it's really not set up for tourists. There is limited parking and a unique aroma! Bring your own beverages and snacks if you plan on hanging around Town Lake for a while. The nearest parking is at the Austin American-Statesman parking lot. This area is also on the very popular walking/running trail, so there is lots of foot traffic.
We are Austin residents, and we make the trip downtown once a year or so. Some folks we take down there think it's very cool; others are not so impressed.
Recommended:
Yes
Best Suited For: Families
Best Time to Travel Here: Mar - May
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Member: Anne Easterling
Location: Austin, TX
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