Visit Austin: Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Best viewing dates: April-Oct.
CNN: Home to the largest urban colony of bats in the US! Up to 1.5 million fly from underneath the bridge to forage for food at dusk. Submit photos or video of your SXSW bat encounter to ireport.cnn.com!
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Visit Austin: The Driskill bar serves up the Batini! Roll like a cattle barron at this landmark of Texas hospitality. Since 1886 the Driskill has offered luxury and great service. Just don’t longboard in the lobby.