River District Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit River District
Things to do

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Property was spotless. The girls behind the bar were awesome!!!! Sandy, Bridget, Tara,and Angie. Thank you ."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"This was our second time staying at the tropical beach resorts and we really like it there. It is in a great location where you can walk to a couple of restaurants, bars and ice cream places. It is a short walk to the beach. The staff is super friendly. They even have free coffee and snacks in the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"The Resort was very well maintained and the room was clean and spacious. There are multiple properties within the resort, we enjoyed the many pool, hot tubs, and lounging options. At night, they offer many different activities and family friendly fun things to do. Our only complaints were the additional ..."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

The Westin Sarasota

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
"Great location to the beach. Nice pool,nice bar. Do not get a room near the tiki bar. You're woken up early in the morning by staff power washing the floors right outside the rooms."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 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.













