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.
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.
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.
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
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best South Bradenton Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Staff was great
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
This location is absolutely gorgeous! The front desk staff were very friendly and kind. We were given a map of the property and a list of restaurants and things to do. Their recommendations were spot on! The property is immaculate and our room was clean, comfortable, and just a very short walk to ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Beds were comfortable. Staff was attentive. Overall a bit pricy for what you get. Did not get wrlcome bag. Drinks snd food good but pricy. Need a shuttle to beach and spring training gsmes.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Don CeSar
Don Cesar was beautiful as always. We stay here often. But I have noticed in this visit and the last few that customer service is declining. For example for this trip, no one felt warm or welcoming, I understand they were very busy but when you’re paying $600-700 a nice 5 star hotel; the service ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Yes staff was outstanding especially the General Manager Mini
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
