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Popular places to visit

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your trip to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Riverwalk
Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Palma Sola Botanical Park
Palma Sola Botanical Park is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Manatee Performing Arts Center
You can enjoy a show at Manatee Performing Arts Center during your stay in Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Top hotels in Downtown Bradenton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
No complaints about the service or room. The breakfast however was very subpar. On our way to Bradenton we stayed at the I75 Springfield Suites in Macon, GA. The breakfast was excellent, they offered a fresh fruit salad, strawberry waffles, all the food was warm and cooked well. It seemed they really ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District
This appears to be an historic building and it's very nicely restored. Attractive public spaces. Nice bathroom. Comfy bed. Breakfast is standard free hotel fare but the breakfast room is much too small and it was usually impossible to get a table. I had to sit in the lobby.
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Excellent stay as usual. Most helpful and courteous staff. Offered complimentary beach chairs, towels and small beach umbrella. How nice to not take those on my trip and have them available at this hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Great place to stay. Very nice getaway.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We stayed seven nights total. Extended our stay by an additional night from this original booking. We chose to have service for the room two times during our stay but they only changed our bed linens once in the seven days. They also did not provide a total restock of toiletries on the second service ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025

Carlisle Inn
Immaculate room. Very friendly staff. Nice complementary breakfasts. Free parking.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bradenton

Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pine Lakes
Though Pine Lakes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
