Downtown Bradenton Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island
Top hotels in Downtown Bradenton
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
"We liked the location"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District
"The staff in the front desk weren't too friendly.The breakfast room was too small for a big hotel.When I was showering the body wash ran out.And the air conditioner wasn't working too well beacause I was sweating at 3 in the morning."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Great place to stay, very modern and beautiful. We really enjoyed everything in this place."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"We loved this hotel. It's located right before the bridge to anna maria island and there's a natural cove behind it that's a marina. If you get a marina view room you have a beautiful view of the gulf and anna maria island. Also, there was a large manatee living in the marina while we were there, ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"Didn't have very large room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
"I stay here a lot over the years. Love how it is close to the beach."
Reviewed on 21 May 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.
