River District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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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Robinson Preserve

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Robinson Preserve, a lovely green space in Bradenton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Robinson Preserve
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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
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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.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
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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.

IMG Academy
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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

Activities

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TreeUmph Adventure Course

AU$102
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TreeUmph Adventure Course
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Private Fishing Tour with Master Captain Bill Phillips

AU$873
Per adult
Private Fishing Tour with Master Captain Bill Phillips
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Mangrove Tunnels Pedal Kayak Eco-Tour in Anna Maria

AU$113
Per adult
Mangrove Tunnels Pedal Kayak Eco-Tour in Anna Maria
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Our pick of the best River District Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$181 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$181
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,486 reviews)
"Kompose certainly met our needs. Check in was relatively easy. I was confused by the kiosk. The front desk was very kind and helpful. Coffee for purchase was good. Snack bar well stocked. Pool clean, albite didn't have clean towels when we went. Staff friendly. Location by airport great. Hotel has ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is AU$275 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
AU$275
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"Great customer service!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
Sirata Beach Resort
Sirata Beach Resort
3 out of 5
5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is AU$266 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$266
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,277 reviews)
"Its on the beach . Great tiki bars. So thats whhat you pay for . Rooms are old old. Our air conditioner wasn't working and very loud."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Sirata Beach Resort
TradeWinds Island Grand
TradeWinds Island Grand
4 out of 5
5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is AU$337 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
AU$337
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"The property is perfect for a family. The kids have a lot of fun with so many outdoor activities. The rooms need some updates. Overall, it is an ideal hotel if you want to have fun with your family, friends, and pets."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

TradeWinds Island Grand
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Bradenton Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay
"The house is great, with the ease of having a pool and the beach being only 2 blocks away. This was our first time visiting Anna Maria. We have been finding other options the last couple years since we used to go to Captiva and that was destroyed in the hurricane almost 2 years ago. The island is ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$289 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$289
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Despite the construction noise at 7am this hotel was clean and well staffed. I recommend the coffee bar opening at 6 or 6:30am 7am is rather late….Overall very good!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
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Other neighbourhoods around River District

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Village of the Arts

Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Village of the Arts
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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.

Pine Lakes
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Harbor Hills

While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, De Soto National Memorial and Robinson Preserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harbor Hills
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Shore Acre Heights

Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but De Soto National Memorial and Robinson Preserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shore Acre Heights
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Belair Bayou

When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to De Soto National Memorial and Robinson Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Belair Bayou
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South Bradenton

While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

South Bradenton

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