River District Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit River District
Things to do

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Beautiful hotel. Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Very good overall"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"A very basic property. The room does not appear to have been updated at all. The light in the kitchen is very dim, and the fan above the bed is old and has only one speed. No hooks in the bathroom to hang towels, small closet not capable of hanging anything but shirt-length pieces. The TV did not ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota

The Don CeSar
"Beautiful stay."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Amazing pet friendly hotel next to the beach!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in River District

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay 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 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.













