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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck, Warehouse District
85° · Partly cloudy nowBest time: Tomorrow 5 pm
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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck

  • 4.736 reviews
  • Free
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

A bustling riverside observation deck famed for the nightly bat emergence and panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake. Visit to watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats take flight, enjoy scenic strolls along the boardwalk, and capture memorable sunset and city-skyline photos. Expect crowds at dusk, informational signage about the bats, and a vibrant outdoor atmosphere.

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Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck in short

When is Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck?

Lady Bird Lake,Austin, TX 78701.

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.

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  • Outdoors

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85°

Partly cloudy

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Where and how

  1. 1 Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck
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  3. 3 Tau Ceti · 4 min
  4. 4 Corner Restaurant · 4 min
  5. 5 Zanzibar · 5 min
Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701(opens the map)DirectionsTo Warehouse District

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

4.7from 36 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly

Around Warehouse District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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