Village of the Arts Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Palma Sola Botanical Park
Palma Sola Botanical Park 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 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.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Experience Parasailing in Sarasota
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Top hotels in Village of the Arts
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Excelente
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Room was clean. Location was perfect. Staff was very courteous. Walked to beach every day and restaurants also within walking distance.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Carlisle Inn
All the above.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Everything was wonderful. Lodging staff food amenities. View. Couldn’t have been nicer.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Don CeSar
The room was spotless, the staff went above and beyond and everyone was friendly and helpful. We were there Thanksgiving week and the Christmas tree and all the decorations were Amazing!!! The shops had something for everyone and the gelato omg!!!! My favorite was the guava and strawberry. The Society ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
How close it is to Siesta Key. We can walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
