River District Travel Guide
Bradenton
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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.
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.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Experience Parasailing in Sarasota
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Top hotels in River District
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Excelente
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
All
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Room was clean. Location was perfect. Staff was very courteous. Walked to beach every day and restaurants also within walking distance.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Good
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Sirata St. Pete Beach
Outstanding
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Carlisle Inn
All the above.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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.
