West Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Palma Sola Botanical Park
Palma Sola Botanical Park 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.
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.
Activities

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best West Bradenton Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
The breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Clean room great location. Check in was fast and received a nice welcome glass of champagne. Beach was beautiful and staff was helpful especially Ashley with our cocktails!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Room and surroundings were clean and nicely maintained. Pool was beautiful!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
The staff was was nice and helpful. The proximity to the beach and pool amenities was good.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

The Don CeSar
I love this place
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Tropical Breeze Resort
Did not have ho tub. Kitchen was adaquet
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.

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.

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay 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.
