West 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak 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 West Bradenton
Kompose Boutique Hotel
We enjoyed our 9 day stay! Rooms were clean, the staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. The property is kept very well, beautiful outdoor pool, jacuzzi and the gym has great options for everyone. There was plenty parking, WiFi worked fast and the variety for breakfast was impressive and ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The room was average - but did have a beautiful view and fun activities for the kids and family.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4th time staying here. This last time was great too other then the occasional smell of weed coming from the people above us…but with that said still a great value and close to lots of beaches and shopping. Bai Hut is Awesome…great bartenders
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Location excellent, amenities were good. Hotel room could use a refresh
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
The property just like any resort has lots of things to do and lots of entertainment, however, the property is outdated. The 2 elevators take forever to arrive (be prepared to wait 5-10 min at a time to get on the elevator). Taking the stairs down is always faster. The pools and hot tubs have cloudy ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Breakfast was great. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Only downside was some crazy infestation if flies by the pool area.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bradenton
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.
Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
