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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.
DeSoto Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at DeSoto Square during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
You can take time to visit Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf during your travels to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Top hotels in South Bradenton

Kompose Boutique Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
We cannot express enough how much we love staying at Tropical Beach Resorts The rooms are fantastic, staff is welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Room was very clean and all amenities were there as expected.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

The Don CeSar
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Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Tropical Breeze Resort
Hotel was in a great location. Staff was nice and the room was very clean. The pool and hot tub were also a nice
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Carlisle Inn
Best hotel! It is my go to in the area! Super clean, quiet, friendly, and every time I walk through the affirmative doors
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton

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.

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.

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.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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.
