Open nightly from May–October for a spectacular emergence of up to 3 million
Mexican free-tailed bats from an abandoned tunnel off the old San Antonio Road,
originally part of the Fredericksburg and Northern Railway Co. that operated
from 1913–41. Viewing from the upper observation deck is free. Programs given
every Thu.–Sun. at the lower observation deck for a fee. Group tours by
reservation only Mon.–Wed. 866/978-BATS.
City: Fredericksburg
Region: Hill Country
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
