West Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West 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.
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
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee 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 West Bradenton Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Cute Hotel, Great Staff and food and drink was fabulous
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Room was clean. Friendly staff. It was very accesible.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The resort was excellent! Plenty of things todo, restaurants to eat at, customer service was wonderful! The staff there was always friendly and ready to help if needed!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was nice but small area for coffee and sink Find it insulting that they charge you $25 to park your own car- not valet. Like u have any other choice if you drove to resort. At the room price and resort fee- parking should be free!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Girlfriend and I were very impressed with our stay here. We stayed right before Valentine's Day weekend so the rate was rather spendy but it was well worth it. Our place was spotless clean, very comfortable bed, great shower and they had the room exceedingly well stocked with towels, washcloths and ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Staff were amazing, from check-in to departure, from dining to poolside…everyone was cheerful, kind and provided top-notch service!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bradenton
Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
