Pine Lakes 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 Pine Lakes

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
Kind front desk person. She was very nice.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Don CeSar
Newly renovated don Caesar is exceptional and the decorations r first class Food was excellent Entertainment in main bar was enjoyable A real Xmas tree is main bar was a classic touch of excellence Room view of the gulf of America was breathtaking
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pine Lakes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
