Things to Do in Austin for an Unforgettable Experience

09 Shop South Congress and take in the bats under the bridge

South Congress affords a wealth of shopping and dining options. However,  at dusk, the neighborhood explodes to life, with roughly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats leaving their home under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and taking flight. From early spring to October/November, depending on the weather, the largest urban bat colony takes to the night skies in a performance of mammalian flight. Whether you're on the bridge, under the bridge, or on a boat, it's a truly breathtaking experience that shouldn't be missed.