Heron's Watch Travel Guide
Bradenton
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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.
Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along 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.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Sarasota
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Heron's Watch
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Overall, excellent experience the hallways on the floor is the lighting is so cool and modern. In the room is spacious, modern, very nice looking. I had an excellent experience.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Updated, clean room. They thought of Everything one could possibly need. Amazing new tropical pool. Very friendly Staff. Close to the beach and great eating options within walking distance!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Fantastic views! Fantastic time😀
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
This was our second stay at the Carlisle Inn - always extremely clean, classy and the employees go out of their way to make for a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Nice poolside area. Nice fridge and microwave.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Don CeSar
Absolutely beautiful and the restaurant had amazing food. I will be back!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heron's Watch
Coral Shores
Though Coral Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach.
Sunny Shores
Sunny Shores might not have many top sights, but Historic Bridge Street Pier and Cortez Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
