Are you a nature lover? If so, you will be thrilled by the numerous opportunities to explore nature that are available in the Austin area. Whether you want to take a hike, go biking, of simply sit on a bench and get close to nature, you will certainly find great opportunities to commune with nature in the Austin area. Here is a look at just a few of the great things for nature lovers to do in Austin.
- Watch the urban Mexican Freetail bat colony fly from beneath the Congress Avenue bridge at sunset – it is the largest colony of these bats in all of North America!
- Spend time at Zilker Park – which offers 351 acres of recreational opportunities. Visit the Nature Center to learn more about Austin’s wildlife or take a walk