River District
Bradenton

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Popular places to visit

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.

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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.
Things to do

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Great accommodations
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
No working elevator entire stay maintenance issue with toilet. Fire alam and messed up food order.
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4th time staying here. This last time was great too other then the occasional smell of weed coming from the people above us…but with that said still a great value and close to lots of beaches and shopping. Bai Hut is Awesome…great bartenders
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

SkyBeach Resort
Location excellent, amenities were good. Hotel room could use a refresh
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great place for a family to stay. There were activities for every age. It was fun, clean & relaxing. Just what we needed!
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Excellent and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
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.
