River District
Bradenton
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit IMG Academy during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Top hotels in River District

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

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Pros: location is beautiful, grounds were well maintained, food in and around the hotel was excellent. Coffee bar was delicious! Staff was friendly and so helpful, pools and hot tub were clean and towels were plentiful. There are a lot of activities planned between the two resorts, and plenty of ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great view.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
Room was perfect I would’ve like to had a heads up about parking price was ridiculous expensive and no supervision what so ever as much as we guess have to pay other thatn that great place
Reviewed on 26 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
Other neighbourhoods around River District

Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.

Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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