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.
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.
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
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Room clean, pool area nice. Friendly service at concession desk. Checked in late at night, staff not as friendly. Went to wind down at bar and last call 5 minutes after arriving. Thought bar closed early for a Friday night.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
It just simply beautiful and amazing loved it I wanna live there haha
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
I was disappointed when I asked for a beach view, and was told that the hotel was fully booked. Then was charge $55.00 for amenities per day.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
The beach view was amazing! The staff super friendly. The rooms were clean little out of date. The beds and pillows super comfortable. There was a little kitchen sink, microwave, mini fridge toaster and silverware! Plenty to do on the resort! Plus it’s on an absolutely stunning beach. Everything ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Beautiful rooms and property
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
SkyBeach Resort
My husband and I loved staying at SkyBeach. It has the perfect little beach. It was never crowded. They have beach side service for food and drinks as well as providing complimentary kayaks and paddle boards. Unfortunately the main restaurant was closed during our stay (Monday and Tuesday) but the ...
Reviewed on 4 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 Palma Sola Bay.
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 Anna Maria Sound are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
