In all the time I lived in Austin I don't think I ever managed to see the bats. I guess I never crossed the bridge at the right time.
Some other stuff...
End of An Ear Records: By far the best record store in Austin. South 1st St.
Caves! Enter the greenbelt from the far west side, cross the river, and walk towards the big hill with the rock wall. There are a bunch of wicked bad ass caves over there.
Cathedral of Junk video on youtube:
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWMFBOKiRA
ooooh. There's good and cheap Vietnamese food to be had on the east side of Oltorf. 888 and Hai KY.