![]() You can sit on the lawn and look up at them, stand on the bridge and look down at them, go on a boat tour, or rent a kayak, canoe or giant paddleboat swan.ĭespite what you’ll read over and over again, this is not the largest population of bats around. If you don’t like the smell of guano, this is not the place for you. Some nights they come out when there’s still some light left in the sky and other nights not until it’s really dark and hard to see them. I’ve been there all times of the year and there’s always some, but they definitely peak in August with a million and half of these Mexican free-tailers. March through Fall is the best time to view the bats under Congress Avenue bridge. Uniqueness: The largest urban population of Mexican free-tailed bats in the world. If you have any interest in the show or seeing how a show like this looks backstage, I recommend you check it out. The tours are limited to 10 people so it feels intimate and secretive. Not only do they take you around the parts of the venue you see when you are going to a show, but they walk you around backstage, into sound rooms and down back hallways. I did this tour when a friend came to town and it was way cooler than I thought it would be. Uniqueness: See behind the scenes of this iconic television show. 4) Tours of the Austin City Limits Studios The best source for two-stepping music is the Austin Honky Tonkers Facebook page. The White Horse, The Little Longhorn Saloon, and The Broken Spoke all have music nearly every night of the week that you can dance to. Most people change partners each song when they’re out dancing, so you don’t have to worry if you show up solo. ![]() If you skip the lesson you’ll wish you hadn’t when you see everyone else having fun. Don’t know how? There’s loads of free lessons at venues all over town. But you might want to worry if you try to line dance. Uniqueness: Real Austin culture that you won’t find anywhere else. The bottom of the pool for the most part is natural, so if squishy sand and seaweed type stuff is not your jam, maybe head over to Deep Eddy Pool instead. The lifeguards patrol the grounds to keep rule-breakers from attracting ants that crawl over the rest of us. Night swim from 9-10pm is free and has a unique feel distinct from the daytime.Ī few things to know: You can’t bring food or drinks (other than water) in here. Early morning swim starts at 5am and if there’s no moon you will be in nearly complete darkness. Sixty-eight degrees all year round and open all year round (sans a couple weeks in spring for cleaning), this is a great place to chill out, literally and figuratively. Uniqueness: This giant cold-spring fed pool is one-of-a-kind. Much of the fun relies on surprises and not knowing much but you can check out the list of 5-stars reviews on The Eureka Room website to get a better idea of what to expect. Yes, there’s a bit of tech but it’s more about “charming absurdity” and human interaction than anything else. What happens when you visit? A lot of it is about fun and ridiculous interactions with other visitors inside a room filled with lights, sound and music. ![]() It’s difficult to explain what it *is* exactly. ![]() This under-the-radar place (which, if you were wondering, is not an escape room) is one of the most unique things you can do not just in Austin, but maybe anywhere. ![]()
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