Historic Braden Castle Travel Guide
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
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in Historic Braden Castle
Kompose Boutique Hotel
We enjoyed our 9 day stay! Rooms were clean, the staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. The property is kept very well, beautiful outdoor pool, jacuzzi and the gym has great options for everyone. There was plenty parking, WiFi worked fast and the variety for breakfast was impressive and ...
Reviewed on 4 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
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Breakfast was great. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Only downside was some crazy infestation if flies by the pool area.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Very happy with this resort. Great location - very convenient to everything! Will definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Tropical Breeze Resort
Great location great staff
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Braden Castle
River Pointe
While there might not be top attractions in River Pointe, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
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.
West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Peridia Country Club
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Peridia Country Club and surrounding area, you can visit LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Sabal Harbour
Sabal Harbour might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Rosedale Golf and Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
