West Bradenton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in West Bradenton
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Very nice, clean place to stay. Very close to a Walmart, CVS, and a laundromat. We also had a nice walk to a nearby residential area where we saw a group of wild peacocks. Also a very nice cozy Tiki Hut bar.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Great view and very clean resort.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Good
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
The hotel is beautiful very modern , the staff friendly , is close to many things ( driving ) And the 7$ breakfast buffet is more then enough I will definitely come back P.S the only thing is that the pool don’t get any afternoon sun but you have all the beautiful beaches !!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
They have construction going on but we still had a beautiful view even though we could see construction
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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.
