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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck — Attraction in Austin

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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck
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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck

Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701
4.7(25)
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attractions: Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge, Capital Cruises, Statesman Bat Observation Center, Tau Ceti, Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, Willie Nelson Statue, Austin Convention Center, Beyond Van Gogh Austin, Mexic-Arte Museum, The Escape Game Austin, restaurants: Veracruz All Natural, Corner Restaurant, P6 at the LINE Austin, Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish, Edge Rooftop, Fogo De Chao - Austin, Fareground Austin, Dean's Italian Steakhouse, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, Corinne Austin, local businesses: Austin Bat Tours, Visit Austin, RIDE, Eliza Page, Spa by JW Austin, Finley’s Barbershop, Hemline Austin, milk + honey | 2nd Street District, 2nd Street District, United Apparel Liquidators
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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge

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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge

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Capital Cruises

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Statesman Bat Observation Center

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Tau Ceti

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Corner Restaurant

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Reviews of Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck

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5.0
1y

Considering the current south shore plant/tree overgrowth (April 2024) I think THIS is the best place to stand when waiting for the bats to come out from under the bridge. Yes the bats begin to emerge on the south side first, but you don't need to see the first bats to see an impressive display. As it turns out, we didn't see a large group of bats this evening (it rained and was generally too cool), but we did see (and hear) some bats, and the trip to the bridge was worthwhile. We waited from 30 minutes before until about 50 minutes after sunset, then left. Austin has a lovely skyline! We walked here from our hotel near the convention center, along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. It was a very pleasant walk with lots...

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1y

One of the peculiar things to do while in Austin is waiting for sunset to see the famous bats come out in large groups as they make their nightly rounds. Unfortunately I wasn’t lucky enough to witness the large group but every night you at least see a few small groups underneath the bridge. Regardless though the walk along the river makes it worth it day or night. It is pretty hard to miss usually there will be a large group of people along the bridge waiting which gives you the feeling that you are in the right place. Even though I wasn’t as lucky I hope your trip to Austin gets you a glimpse...

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5.0
1y

Nice meeting spot, and iconic location of the largest Mexican free tail bat colony in North America. See them fly at dusk at the southeast end of the bridge, below looking up when nightly guides of kayak and boat tours shine their red lights to see the flying bats. Check out "Austin bat refuge" online for nightly...

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