Downtown Bradenton, FL
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Popular places to visit
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.
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your visit 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.
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.
Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Manatee Performing Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Manatee Performing Arts Center during your stay in Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Downtown Bradenton Hotel Deals
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
No complaints about the service or room. The breakfast however was very subpar. On our way to Bradenton we stayed at the I75 Springfield Suites in Macon, GA. The breakfast was excellent, they offered a fresh fruit salad, strawberry waffles, all the food was warm and cooked well. It seemed they really ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District
This appears to be an historic building and it's very nicely restored. Attractive public spaces. Nice bathroom. Comfy bed. Breakfast is standard free hotel fare but the breakfast room is much too small and it was usually impossible to get a table. I had to sit in the lobby.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Great staff. Clean rooms and hotel. Good Breakfast. Good amenities. The weird part was the bathrooms but it was managable
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Have been staying here for years. Never had a bad experience. Staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The stay was excellent! We’re looking forward to our next stay.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Carlisle Inn
Beautiful lobby, kind people
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Bradenton
Village of the Arts
Though Village of the Arts might 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.
River District
River District 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.
West Samoset
Travelers 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 might 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
If you're spending some time in South Bradenton, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square are top sights worth seeing.
West Bradenton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bradenton and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
