Discover the Wonders of the Statesman Bat Observation Center

Getting There

• Public Transit - Bus

  If you're starting from downtown Austin, head to the nearest bus stop and catch the MetroBus Route 3 (Burnet/Manchaca) or Route 1 (Lamar/45th). These routes frequently run and will take you towards South Congress Avenue. Get off at the stop near South Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive. From there, it's a short walk south along South Congress Avenue for about 0.5 miles until you reach 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, which is the Statesman Bat Observation Center.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of downtown Austin, the Statesman Bat Observation Center is approximately a 20-30 minute walk. Start at the Texas State Capitol building. Head south on Congress Avenue, walking straight down until you reach 305 S Congress Ave. As you walk, enjoy the local shops and eateries along the way.

• Bicycle

  You can rent a bike from any of the bike share stations in downtown Austin. Once you have your bike, head south on Congress Avenue. The ride to the Statesman Bat Observation Center will take about 10-15 minutes. There are bike lanes available along the way. When you reach 305 S Congress Ave, you can lock your bike at the bike racks provided near the observation center.

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  For a more convenient option, you can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app, enter 'Statesman Bat Observation Center' or the address '305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704' as your destination. Depending on your location in Austin, the ride should take around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic.