Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

5 reviews

+1 (512) 539-3153

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1 Congress Ave

Austin, TX 78701

+1 (512) 539-3153

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The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, TX is a historic structure that spans Lady Bird Lake.

Known for its large population of Mexican free-tailed bats, the bridge attracts visitors who gather to watch the bats emerge at dusk during the summer months.

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4.55 reviews

Curt C.

4/7/2022

Bat Bridge! This bridge spans the Colorado River, or Town Lake, or Lady Bird Lake, whatever you wanna call it. It makes the north and south sides of the river easily accessible by this huge,...

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Bruce K.

12/14/2018

Formerly just the "Congress Avenue Bridge," it was renamed in 2006 to honor the 45th Governor of Texas, Travis County Commissioner and long-term resident of Austin, Ann Richards. The first bridge...

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David W.

11/28/2020

Nice bridge to watch bats and walk across from the city to the botanical gardens. On the city side there is a homeless camp. Sad to see Austin not address homelessness.

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Michelle G.

11/18/2019

While standing on this bridge we noticed a beautiful Park and and the skyline of the city was also beautiful. So many beautiful buildings around this location. We decided to walk down to the park...

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Kevin N.

1/4/2020

Awesome concrete arch bridge, over 100 years old and just under 1,000ft long! Houses the world's largest urban bat colony that you can see each night in the summer. Easy to cross by scooter or...

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