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Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin, TX

  • Address 100 Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 78701
    United States
  • Phone number+1 512 478 0098
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  • Neighborhood : Downtown

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Less than a century ago this bridge served as the gateway to Austin. Originally a wooden pedestrian bridge, travelers used to pay a toll of a nickel to cross the Colorado River; and an extra nickel for your horse. In 1902, the bridge was washed away in a flood and replaced with a new bridge designed to handle automobile traffic. Since that time the bridge has maintained its status as a substantial through way for the people of Austin. One of the most amazing sights in Austin takes place every dusk from March to early November, when 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from their roosts under the bridge.

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(Rating: 5.0) 

by Judith S. on November 11, 2009

I recently had out of town guests visiting. I wanted to show them some of the highlights of Austin and it was suggested we contact Austin Overtures. Even...

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