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
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in River District
Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Great place to stay, very modern and beautiful. We really enjoyed everything in this place."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Family friendly"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Overall we enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, although room service was a bit underserved and we went a few days without any clean towels or trash removal. The breakfast buffet was also depleted fairly quick and utensils and plates were scarce."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"The room wasn’t ready at 4pm as advertised - had to wait an additional 1.5 hour before getting into hot room where the refrigerator didn’t work and water dripped from the bathroom ceiling the entire time. Obviously under staffed. The kicker was the mandatory hidden daily room fee that was not part ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"The toilet was not securely mounted to the floor, the AC was a little loud, other then these two items the room was quite and the hotel grounds were fine."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"No free beach chairs 19$ ea. a day. Umbrella 19$ a day. 25$ a day to park at their hotel parking lot. Not advertised. Bad business policy. Won’t stay again."
Reviewed on 18 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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
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, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
