# Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge > Bridge hosts largest urban bat colony, with up to 1.5 million bats emerging at sunset. Evening atmosphere blends sunset views, city skyline, and lively crowds focused on bat flight. Scene shifts from calm and peaceful to energetic and festive as people gather with music and refreshments nearby. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Ann-W-Richards-Congress-Avenue-Bat-Bridge - Address: Congress Avenue Bridge, S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, United States ## What it is good for - Natural — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Sunset — 8.5/10 - Tourist — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "Watching the bats emerge at sunset is a magical spectacle." - "I loved the beautiful city and river views from the bridge." - "Seeing the huge bat colony flying was a unique experience." ## Good to know - The bat emergence is a seasonal event, most likely occurring from spring to summer. - At sunset, over a million bats fly out from underneath the bridge, creating an amazing spectacle. - Be prepared for crowds and arrive early to snag a good spot. - If there's no parking, I paid $10 for 24-hour parking at the 'Pay Parking for Palmer Events Center Long Center.' - I recommend bringing waters, snacks, and something to sit on. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.