West Bradenton 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.
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
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Amish Experience Trolley Tour: Bridges to Understanding
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in West Bradenton
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Amazing hotels
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Everything was great at the resort. The pools were clean, easy access to the beach. Everyone that worked there was helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Room was clean but dated . We stayed on the 4 th floor and there was a funny smell in the carpeted hallways.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great view.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sirata St. Pete Beach
Room was perfect I would’ve like to had a heads up about parking price was ridiculous expensive and no supervision what so ever as much as we guess have to pay other thatn that great place
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The staff was very helpful, the room was clean and breakfast offer many different items. My only disappointment was the lack of communication about when the restaurant and bar were going to be closed.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Bradenton
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.
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.
Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to Palma Sola Bay and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
