Visiting Congress Avenue Bridge: what to know
- Tickets
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Dusk from March to October
- Getting there
- Walk or drive to downtown Austin
Austin itineraries with Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue Bridge is on day 2
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How Congress Avenue Bridge fits into a day.- 9:00Barton Springs PoolAustin
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Congress Avenue Bridge FAQs
When do the bats emerge?
Bats leave the bridge at sunset. Timing varies with weather and season.
How many bats live under the bridge?
The colony reaches over one million Mexican free-tailed bats in summer.
Can you walk across the bridge?
Yes. Pedestrians use the sidewalks on either side for viewing.
