River District Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit River District
Things to do

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"The hotel is clean and functional, but the layout needs some serious attention. The sink is located in the bedroom (not separated by a wall). The door to the shower is also the door to the toilet. There is a serious lack of privacy with the location of the mirror keeping you from fully closing off ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Excellent stay! Steps to the beach. Super-friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, beautiful pool, and facilities. Easy check-in and check-out. Stress-free stay and very attentive service!"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Westin Sarasota

The Don CeSar
"El aire acondicionado de la habitación es muy ruidoso y dificulta el descanso. Los baños son pequeños e incómodos . Debería hacerse saber que el ingreso al hotel no es apto para personas con dificultades de movilidad ya que siempre hay que utilizar escaleras Faltan espacios exteriores con vistas ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Room slightly outdated and a little shabby. Having towels, chaise and umbrella free of charge was wonderful. Staff was always friendly!!! Very helpful and always treated us with such great customer service Consider having some complimentary coffee in lobby. Prices pretty steep on a lot of things ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Where to stay in River District

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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.

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.












