West Bradenton 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

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota

Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Top hotels in West Bradenton

Kompose Boutique Hotel
This hotel was one for the books for my boyfriend and I. first saty here and we're already looking forward to our next stay. Location, staff, comfortability, safety, cleanliness and everything in-between was amazing!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
The property is stunning, A pool with three waterfalls turf lounging. Tiki huts. The staff incredibly friendly & accommodating. Beach is in walking distance. I would come back again & again. Oh the Room perfect Tropical, clean, comfy bed.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Don CeSar
All great
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Loved this resort. Food was great. Bartenders fun! Beach is beautiful! Got what we paid for plus! Would prefer if the pool by bar was adults only.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Stay was pleasant.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
Loved room layout with separate living room, fan in bathroom, view, and balcony!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Bradenton

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.

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.

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay 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.

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.
