Village of the Arts
Bradenton
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Popular places to visit

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.

Palma Sola Botanical Park
Palma Sola Botanical Park 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.

Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Amish Experience Trolley Tour: Bridges to Understanding
Top hotels in Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Always looked and smelled very clean! Beds and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Everything was good nice and clean
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Great, nice clean hotel. Booked a Duluxe balcony room facing the marina. The hotel is idealy located although nothing was really walkable outside of the hotel [other than] the FIsh House Bar/Restaurant] so a car is recommended to get you places. The breakfast at the hotel was fresh with a good variation ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Carlisle Inn
Super clean and large room. Very good breakfast. Nice staffs and worked efficiently. Thanks!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Don CeSar
We stayed here for 5 nights with our 5 month old baby for a little R&R away from the northeast. We are so happy we chose The Don. It is an interesting and beautiful historic property right on a gorgeous beach with pools and several nice spots to eat and drink on site. The place is well managed and ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Love the atmosphere here, feels more like your staying in a room on a big property rather than the hotel feeling, very good vibes and best drinks in Sarasota.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Village of the Arts

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.

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.

West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

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.
