Bradenton, FL

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Drone view on the marina on the Manatee River with Bradenton in the background
Boulders placed on beach to prevent erosion.
Rainbow after the storm
This is a sugar cane mill. The whole sugar canes are inserted in the middle and a donkey or horse is attached to one end of the tree. The animal walks in circles and the canes are run through the press. The historical park is free and boasts the 1860 Courthouse, the 1887 Church, the One Room Schoolhouse, the Old Settler’s House, the Potter Barn, the Sugar Cane Mill and Smokehouse, the Wiggins Store, a blacksmith shop, a 1913 Baldwin Steam locomotive, the Fogarty Boatworks and a Cowhunter Bunkhouse.
The 1903 Wiggins General Store. Inside there are various tools and gadgets from the past with signs encouraging visitors to guess what the purpose of these implements may have been. The historical park is free and boasts the 1860 Courthouse, the 1887 Church, the One Room Schoolhouse, the Old Settler’s House, the Potter Barn, the Sugar Cane Mill and Smokehouse, the Wiggins Store, a blacksmith shop, a 1913 Baldwin Steam locomotive, the Fogarty Boatworks and a Cowhunter Bunkhouse.

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Where to stay in Bradenton

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Palma Sola

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travelers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Palma Sola
Aerial view of city and gulf Cape Coral, Florida. Typical architecture of South Florida. Large houses built on the banks of canals, canals into the sea.

South Bradenton

4/5(105 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Bradenton, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square are top sights worth seeing.

South Bradenton
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Bayshore Gardens

3.5/5(73 area reviews)

Bayshore Gardens is well-liked for its beaches. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Bayshore Gardens
Path to a Gulf of Mexico beach in Bradenton Beach on the west coast of Florida

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.

West Bradenton
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Sabal Harbour

While Sabal Harbour might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LECOM Park and Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

Sabal Harbour
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Coral Shores

Though Coral Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach.

Coral Shores
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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
$245 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$277 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,995 reviews)
Nice stay ,pleasant staff

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton I-75

Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton I-75

2 out of 5
644 67th Street Cir E Bradenton FL
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$91 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Links at Greenfield Plantation ...
6.2/10 (152 reviews)
First of all, we were given our room key- when we got to the room we opened the door, and the bed was all unmade and messed up. Then we looked around and someone's stuff was everywhere. This was about 10:00pm. Luckily no one was in the room, but we could have easily walked off with all of their valuables. ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton I-75
Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy

Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy

4 out of 5
5450 Bollettieri Blvd. Bradenton FL
$250 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$282 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (964 reviews)
The staff was wonderful, but the property itself gives Holiday Inn Express—the towels were old and fraying (in the room and by the pool), the bathroom had mildew along all the caulking and the air conditioner rattled like a 1997 Dodge Neon. It was convenient and fine if you want proximity to fields, ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy
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Swivel On Anchor

Swivel On Anchor

2.5 out of 5
9907 Manatee Ave W Bradenton FL
Book a stay at this spa houseboat in Bradenton. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach ...
2/10 (2 reviews)
Was supposed to depart at 6. I showed up at 5:15 and waited until 6 before i started calling their phone number. Had to call 15 times before i got an answer and they said they didnt know i booked it. Said they would have a captain out in 40 minutes. Called me back 20 minutes later to tell me they ...

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Swivel On Anchor
Dogs and cats friendly renovated duplex 5 min drive from the beach

Dogs and cats friendly renovated duplex 5 min drive from the beach

Bradenton FL
Stay at this vacation home in Bradenton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coquina Beach and LECOM Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Very nice and clean! Easy communication with the owners.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Dogs and cats friendly renovated duplex 5 min drive from the beach
Shorewalk Vacation Villas

Shorewalk Vacation Villas

2 out of 5
4601 46th Street Ct W Bradenton FL
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bradenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coquina Beach and IMG Bollettieri ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (728 reviews)
Perfect location. Kitchen had everything you needed. Place was clean. Just some minor wear and tear items needed updated in the unit I was in.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Shorewalk Vacation Villas
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Popular places to visit

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IMG Academy

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit IMG Academy, during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

IMG Academy
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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.

LECOM Park
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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.

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
upscale shopping in Lakewood Ranch Main Street area, life work and play in a master planned community

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.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
BRADENTON RIVERWALK

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.

Riverwalk
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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.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Things to do

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Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

$55
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100% of travellers recommend
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Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

$99
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Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

$55
per adult
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour
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St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure

$43
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Reviews of Bradenton

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
252
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
293
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
95
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome place to visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Bradenton is a good place, the hotel was awful!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Busy and developed.

3/5 - Okay

DisgustedGuest

Some areas seem a little shady, the hotel location in general. No security on site and there was a lot of shady stuff going on at night on the properties locations. I did not feel safe leaving my room at night.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great Uber service

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Im not easily impressed. Its a town with a lot of stupud people just like anywhere else. A lot of smart people as well. Its part of life. Just like being annoyed to do a survey. If u need a survey then management isnt keeping track of things right

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