South Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Bradenton
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.
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.
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.
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
Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour (Siesta Key)
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Our pick of the best South Bradenton Hotel Deals
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Parking was safe and easily accessible. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
everyone was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Looked forward to hot tub, didn’t know it was closed until I got there
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Clean, great food, great view.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Parking was very tricky, but worked out fine. It’s a lovely well care for resort resort. Don’t have a single complaint about it… The pool area was a gorgeous jungle and the beach was beautiful and the room was excellent.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Don CeSar
Perfect accommodation!!!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton
West Samoset
Travellers 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 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.
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.
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.
River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
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.
