Pine Lakes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Our pick of the best Pine Lakes Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Perfect place to stay . I love this place"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Muy limpio y muy buena atención"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Although not in The Village, it's in a great location away from the large crowds and a short ride away via the free shuttle. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was small but clean and well equipped. The new pool area is beautiful, but the best thing is its proximity to the beautiful ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

The Don CeSar
"Staff was not as helpful as in our many previous visits."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"It was good not great."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026

SkyBeach Resort
"This is my third day at the property. We had a little hiccup at the beginning of our trip, but was corrected. We had an upgraded room that was very beautiful."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Pine Lakes

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.

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.












