5/5 - Excellent
Easier to walk to the outlets than drive from the hotel, and I'm actually dependent on a cane due to spinal cord injury, so it's a really easy walk!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Easier to walk to the outlets than drive from the hotel, and I'm actually dependent on a cane due to spinal cord injury, so it's a really easy walk!
Lots of shops but very little food options.
Very busy and packed most days
Many stores will ship items to your home so no worries about bringing a giant suitcase.
Usual things (names) you can buy elsewhere. Great if you like that sort of thing, all in one place. Not a mall so can be very hot walking around. If you want to escape the heat a mall is better!

You can take time to visit Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park during your travels to Ellenton. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Learn about the events happening at Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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.