Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Bradenton


Visit Village of the Arts
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

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Top hotels in Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Tropical Beach Resorts

The Westin Sarasota

The Don CeSar
"We have stayed here before and I was not that impressed but we thought we would give it one more try. what they have done with the place and the staff this past weekend it was amazing. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
"Perfecto"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Village of the Arts

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 LECOM Park and Emerson Point Preserve.

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.












