What to do in Bradenton, FL

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Bradenton Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Bradenton has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Bradenton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Bradenton to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Bradenton Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Bradenton.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Bradenton attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Robinson Preserve is a 487 acre coastal and wetland habitat preserve in Bradenton, Florida.

Palma Sola

Travelers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and De Soto National Memorial is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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South Bradenton

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Bradenton, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Bayshore Gardens

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Bayshore Gardens is well-liked for its beaches. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Powel Crosley Estate and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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Coral Shores

Though Coral Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach.

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Tara Golf and Country Club

While there might not be top attractions in Tara Golf and Country Club, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosedale Golf and Country Club and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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River District

River District 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.

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Day trip destinations from Bradenton