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Congress Ave. Bridge Bats

Congress Ave. Bridge Bats
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A must-do for any visit to Austin

Written: Jul 22 '08

Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0
Pros: Nature at it's best.

Cons: They are hard to see other times of the year other than Fall.
sheepmonopoly's Full Review: Congress Ave. Bridge Bats
Austin is proud of its bat colony. And it's a marvel to watch the bats fly. The best time is at dusk in the fall (the mothers have had babies by then, so the colony is double and you'll see more action). I enjoyed watching it from the Lone Star River boat, they shine a light on all of the hanging bats before they fly so you're sure to see what you're looking for. The other great place to catch them fly is the patio of TGIFriday's, go early to get a good seat. You can call TGI's to reach the "Bat Hotline" to find out what time the bats are flying each day. While your at TGI's in the Raddisson Hotel, be sure to check out their gift shop. I picked up some bat souvenirs, and they also carry the Austin Star Map (www.austinstarmap.com) which is another great weekend adventure for an Austin visit.

Recommended:
Yes

Best Suited For: Families
Best Time to Travel Here: Anytime
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