River District 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.
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.
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.
IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Catch an event at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in River District
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Really cool rooms. Good breakfast and gym. Do watch out that parking and the sauna are require payment when you get there.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
great hotel
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
This hotel is not like its pictured online. It is not updated and some things were falling apart. we had roaches in our room and reported a broken luggage rack. nothing was done to change our room or upgrade us. after watching a sunset we witness a couple and there young child playing in front of ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The room was nice. Very small snug style not much room to wlk . Yes beach was visible. Hotel is older and can see and feel it. Main problem is bathrooms dont flush well and elevator broken alot. People nice but over average. Love the beach. Wont stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Our original accommodations on the island were canceled last minute and this was a great, budget friendly location that we were able to book last minute. Room was clean and comfortable and location was good- with the ability to get to most places easily. Traffic can be bad in the area but hotel was ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
Reserve an Ocean view room. They only had a parking lot View available. The front desk. Agent was rude and refused to refund the difference between the rooms. I had to speak with Management in the morning who apologize and told me they would refund the resort fee, which would be the difference between ...
Reviewed on 10 May 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 LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
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, LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
