Starting in late March and continuing through early fall, Austin welcomes nearly 1.5 million bats under the Congress Avenue Bridge (Official name: Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge). In 1980, when the bridge was being built, its engineers had no idea that the crevices they designed under the bridge were actually an ideal bat roosting spot! Over time the bats numbers have increased, and these creatures have become a quirky and beloved icon of our city that also serves as a tiny work force that rids our area of bugs and pests. We love our bats, and after you visit them for their nightly... read more

Image Credit: Jared Simpson. Expedia Viewfinder partnered up with Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau to spotlight ways to feed your inner foodie in Austin, Texas. The Lone Star State proudly serves up finger-lickin' good BBQ and tongue-on-fire Tex-Mex, and by extension, the city of Austin does, too. However, mere tenderloins and tortillas just don't cut it in the city forever on a mission to fuel its weirdness. Curious about Austin's contributions to the food scene, our team at Expedia Viewfinder joined forces with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau to reveal what... read more

Things are heating up this June with plenty of big events kicking off the summer season. Check out some of our team's top picks below, and take a look at our event calendar for other great ideas! 6/4/15-6/7/15 ATX Television Festival Downtown Austin ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to Television's history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Festival also offers access to the industry's leading professionals with cast and creator Q&As and panels focusing on innovation in both... read more