Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Bradenton
Visit Village of the Arts
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 Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Always great to"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Lido Beach Resort

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Have stayed here many times, it’s always a perfect time right on the beach! Will be back in a few months!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Don CeSar
"I loved the property, the beach amenities were perfect. The pools were really nice. We ate at two restaurants and the food was great. The room service was wonderful."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"It was “clean” but not what I expected of a Hilton. I always stay at Hilton because it’s normally a high standard and this was not it. The pool needed to be cleaned and was not chlorinated. The hot tub was broken. The elevators were not great. I know it did disclose. They were doing construction, ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Village of the Arts

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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

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.













