River District
Bradenton
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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
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Top hotels in River District
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful place, great rooms however the bed wasn’t comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Paul in the Tiki bar was great. Sheri at the desk was super friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Very clean room, a surprise upgrade, wonderful stafg
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was nice but small area for coffee and sink Find it insulting that they charge you $25 to park your own car- not valet. Like u have any other choice if you drove to resort. At the room price and resort fee- parking should be free!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
clean room, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, was able to hold our luggage all day once we checked out. Property was clean and so close to beach!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Rooms are half cleaned and not up to par. Stains that look like blood on the curtains. If you stand back from the sinks you can see a black dirt/mold ring at the top. Drain in bathroom has mold and stinks back of shower had hair and dirt because it had not been rinsed out. Room smells bad. When you ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River District
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.
Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
