South Bradenton Travel Guide
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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.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.
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
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in South Bradenton
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
This place was great. Super clean rooms, very friendly service, so close to the airport, and the oldest tiki bar in Florida. I would book there again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Breakfast was great although they need more seating to accommodate the large crowds is my only suggestion.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Me encantó este hotel y el servicio estuvo increíble! Sin duda regresaremos Julio me hizo un capuchino delicioso! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Nice place, close to beach, new pool is great
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Don CeSar
The beach was absolutely gorgeous! Bathroom was a bit small, but did the job. The food wasn't very good, sadly. but we had a wonderful weekend.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Heated pool , nice rooms.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton
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.
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.
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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
