Historic Braden Castle Travel 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.
Things to do
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Historic Braden Castle
Kompose Boutique Hotel
This hotel was one for the books for my boyfriend and I. first saty here and we're already looking forward to our next stay. Location, staff, comfortability, safety, cleanliness and everything in-between was amazing!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Clean rooms, nice location, great beach access
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The pool was the perfect temperature and the bar staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Tropical Breeze Resort
Excellent staff and always a great place to stay when in Siesta Key!!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Westin Sarasota
The restaurant service is quite slow considering that only two or three tables were occupied each time we visited. On one occasion, I ordered a filet mignon medium-well, but it was served well-done. On a positive note, breakfast was very good, although the avocado had some bad sections that should ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Carlisle Inn
Beautiful property, very clean, very well kept
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Braden Castle
River Pointe
While there might not be top attractions in River Pointe, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
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.
West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Peridia Country Club
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Peridia Country Club and surrounding area, you can visit LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Sabal Harbour
Sabal Harbour might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Rosedale Golf and Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
