Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Bradenton
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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.

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.

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.

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.

IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Catch an event at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel
We had a pleasant stay the room was clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly The restaurant and bar was great
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Complementary breakfast buffet was very good
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Great staff and hotel. We felt like we were staying in by gone era of ol’ Florida,
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Was great location within a few blocks walk to the beach and restaurants. Price was reasonable and we had a kitchen so we could eat in.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

SkyBeach Resort
Room was average
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Everything was great except for the barking dog all night
Reviewed on 18 May 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.
