South Bradenton Travel 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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in South Bradenton

Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton - Near the Gulf
Property is old and not in great shape. People outside talking loudly and dogs barking. Did finally go to sleep, slept well because mattress was good. Can’t recommend it.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Second time staying.. Great vibe, reasonable, friendly staff. Minutes to SRQ.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

SkyBeach Resort
Love the design of the lobby, the pool area, the plants and beach area were so pretty! The room was great too.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We wanted a quick overnight to Anna Maria Island to check it out, given we'd read a positive article about the place. The lodging in our interest area was priced from $600 to over $1,000/night to stay on AMI. The Compass was a short drive from AMI and pricing before fees was about $300. We were pleasantly ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Our room was clean and provided everything needed during stay. Loved that they have housekeeping service every day! Short walk to the beautiful beach! Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 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.
