Village of the Arts 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.

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.

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.

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 Village of the Arts

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
If you arrive early and the room is available you will be charged and early check in of $10-20 per hour up to the 3p check in. You will also be charged $150.00 up front for amenities etc and your refund will take 5-7 business days! There was an Oder about the room bed cover was dirty, and room to ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Ninguno
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
There is nothing that needs to be changed. Top notch place to stay
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

SkyBeach Resort
We enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the area. The staff was super helpful. Parking does get overcrowded due to the pickleball courts and volleyball courts but we always had a place to park. The Skybar is a good place to enjoy a cold beverage and take in the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Don CeSar
Beautiful beach. Everything was great. Spa date was a success. Loved it.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Bathroom is incredible small.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Village of the Arts

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.

River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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

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 IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
