Visit Austin - July 9, 2025

Experience Austin's Bats + Top Tex-Mex Spots

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AUGUST 2025

PLAN | PLACES TO STAY | EVENTS

A crowd watches bats fly out from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk

Experience Austin's Bats

It's bat season in Austin, where the Congress Avenue Bridge makes an ideal home for 1.5 million migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. Arrive early to stake out the best viewing spot to watch the bats dramatically fly out from underneath the bridge at sunset nightly through early fall.

A table of Tex-Mex food at Chuy's in Austin, Texas

Austin's Top Tex-Mex Spots

Tex-Mex takes the crown as Austin's favorite cuisine. From revered family-run restaurants with friendly service to cozy cafes and retro diners, you'll find plates piled with each restaurant's signature dishes. Check out our suggestions for the top Tex-Mex spots.

A four-member band performs on The Continental Club stage

Iconic Live Music Venues

See local legends and up-and-coming talent perform in the Live Music Capital of the World®. You can hear everything from blues and country to jazz, rock, indie and more in Austin. Get inspired by our guide to the city's storied music scene.