When is the best time to visit Statesman Bat Observation Center?
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
- 4.31.0k reviews
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Perched along the Colorado River, the Statesman Bat Observation Center offers a lively, communal atmosphere where thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk. Specializing in wildlife viewing and sunset spectacle, it’s a must-visit for photographers and nature lovers wanting a memorable natural display. Expect crowds gathering on the bridge and riverbanks, informative signage, and a dramatic, coordinated bat exodus each evening.
Quick answers
Statesman Bat Observation Center in short
Is Statesman Bat Observation Center indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Statesman Bat Observation Center?
305 S Congress Ave,Austin, TX 78704.
Right now · 3:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
85°
Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 89°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 4pm
84° - 5pm83°
- 6pm80°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Statesman Bat Observation Center
- 2 Bennu Coffee on Congress · 7 min
- 3 Fareground Austin · 7 min
- 4 Zanzibar · 8 min
- 5 Tau Ceti · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.0k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Wildlife viewing
- Scenic views
The feel
- Lively
- Casual
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Auditorium Shores
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Bennu Coffee on CongressCafé · 7 min walk
Good nowFareground AustinRestaurant · 7 min walk
ZanzibarRestaurant · 8 min walk
Tau CetiTours · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time