River District Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit River District
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"I was not a fan of the hotel at all. It's very old and needs a huge facelift. The rooms are small and carpet was gross. Bathroom was a box. The shower had zero pressure. The tub was dingey and small. The toilet wouldn't flush more than once. U had to wait a while to flush again. Our door didn't close ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Tropical Beach Resorts
"This is my Every Year.."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

The Don CeSar
"Very nice resort, private beach, great restaurant and nice room!"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Lido Beach Resort
"Check in was very easy. Room was clean and a/c easy to work. Nice using the umbrella and lounge chairs on the beach."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Where to stay in River District

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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 Emerson Point Preserve.

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.













