Village of the Arts 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
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
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Village of the Arts Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Didn’t like the way the room was laid out
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The pool was amazing and staff were amazing! We have already booked our next trip with them❤️
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Beach was so close and convenient to room location. Great pool area. Walking distance to restaurants. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean property and room.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The pool was very enjoyable. The staff were excellent and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Don CeSar
Overall was a wonderful trip. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
SkyBeach Resort
The resort was great and beautiful. The only odd thing we experienced was getting a knock at 11:30pm while we were watching a movie and security brought up a noise complaint. Which is odd since we were just talking and watching a movie and outside there was people having a good time so maybe it was ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Village of the Arts
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.
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.
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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
