With its numerous parks, museums and other attractions, families will find no shortage of fun things to do in Austin. Better yet, budget does not have to be a problem; some of the city’s best attractions are free. Here are a few examples.
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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Ave. & Barton Springs Rd.
Here’s a fun fact: The world’s largest urban bat colony hangs out in Austin, under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. During the warmer months, the underside of the bridge is home to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. From May to October, the bats emerge from beneath the bridge to begin their nightly hunt for insects. Grab a viewing spot in the grassy area near the bridge’s southeast corner, where you’ll find signs with information about these tiny flying creatures.