Location: Bradenton
Top Things to do in Bradenton
Things to do in Bradenton, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Visitors find the perfect blend of culture and fun in Bradenton. Discover Florida’s Spanish heritage at the De Soto National Memorial, go for a bike tour of the beautiful Robinson Preserve, and explore an authentic fishing village at Cortez. Be sure to visit the South Florida Museum and catch a Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game — and don’t miss vibrant downtown Bradenton, the picturesque Riverwalk, and the working artists’ community at the Village of the Arts.
Restaurants in Bradenton
1. Manatee Village Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Manatee Village Historical Park is an outdoor museum in Bradenton, FL, with historical buildings and artifacts.
Reviewed By DGW49 - Port Clinton, United States
There is a general store and displays of artifacts. There is a cracker house that is a complete reproduction of a way of living back in the day. An old train (steam) and a boat works. It's free.
2. Dancing Crane Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
3. LECOM Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
LECOM Park is the Spring Training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and is home to the Bradenton Marauders throughout the season. The Bradenton Marauders are the High A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team that showcases the upcoming talent within the Pirates organization.
Reviewed By shannonj939 - Bradenton, United States
Rated the best of the grapefruit league ball parks. The Pittsburgh Marauders play there during the Major League season.
4. De Soto National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By DOOR_COUNTY_FANS2015 - Brazil, United States
We've visitied the Memorial a couple of times, walking the trails through the mangroves and watching the short movie about DeSoto's travails after landing here in the early 1500's. Good for families.
5. Mixon Fruit Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 888 reviews
Mixon Fruit Farms is a Florida attraction the entire family will enjoy. Mixon’s features tropical gardens, a butterfly garden and magical maze, a citrus fruit processing plant. Tram Tours run Tuesday through Saturday at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00, weather permitting. Tours last about an hour. Also Available Group Tours for Schools, Home School Groups, Organizations, Clubs and Reunions available with lunch for groups of twelve (12) or more.Florida's most unique, treasure filled Gift Shoppe where you will find more wonderful things than you can imagine. TRY THE WINE Wine sampling counter for a delightful selection of Florida Wines made with Florida grown Grapes and Mixon Oranges. Florida's Finest Citrus Fruit and Fresh Squeezed 100% Florida Juices available for purchase. We have a huge play area for kids! Our weddings and event venue perfect place for weddings, reunions, family and Corporate events year round. Don’t forget to try the delicious orange swirl ice cream.
Reviewed By Ldrake97 - Spencerville, United States
Mixon’s is a nice place to stop with your family. This was our second time here with our 4 kiddos who are older teens. Our first time was 9 years ago when they were much younger, both times while on vacation. We took the hour tour both times. They do two tours a day: 11am and 1pm. They close at 3pm. You hop on a nice comfy open air trolley bus and take a tour of the orchard then head to the back of the orchard for the animal part of the tour. Mixon’s has been kind enough to share their property with a group who find injured or abandoned animals in the area and then rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. The animals on this tour are animals that couldn’t be released back into the wild. The gentlemen giving the tour of the animals is very knowledgeable about all of them, shares why they are there and can not be released back, and allows you to hold an alligator and pet a large python. The tour is $10/person which I think is a bit too pricey. But overall, a great tour if you enjoy learning about orchards and animals. We went just before the citrus season begins so I think it would be even better with fruit on all of the trees. Inside the store is a small deli where you can purchase sandwiches, a gift shop, samples of fresh squeezed grapefruit, orange, and lemon juice, wine, fudge, popcorn, citrus fruit when in season (I purchased 2 palmellos which taste like a sweet grape fruit, so yummy), and even orange flavored soft serve ice cream ($3.50/small cup or cone) which tastes like an orange dream-cycle. Don’t forget to purchase a bag of fish food for $1 and go outside and take a walk thru the gardens and make your way over to the gazebo and feed the fish in the koi pond. There are so so many of them and they all want fish food! It’s pretty cool!
6. Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Reviewed By audreyf556
So much has been done along the Riverwalk to educate people about tides, estuaries and sea life and all the while you are enjoying breathtaking views of the river. The “living room” has cement, yes cement lounge chairs. There are swings to sit and relax in and watch the world go by. There also is a Water splash pad and colorful playground with lots of new equipment. Congratulations to the designers of this walkway.
7. Bradenton Motorsports Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By PepperMagoo - Palmetto, United States
The micro-brews are phenominal, the food is good, the entertainment is different every night and fun, plus the outdoor area is a must-see for everyone in this town. The huge tree lit up with a band playing and games of corn hole being played are great ways to relax at night.
8. IMG Academy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 174 reviews
IMG Academy is the world’s leading integrated academic and athletic training establishment. For more than 30 years, IMG Academy has helped countless youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes realize their full potential in life and in sport.Today, the Bradenton, Fla.-based campus attracts 30,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries annually. IMG Academy offers youth camp and academy programs in a variety of sports, as well as athletic and personal areas of development. Additionally, IMG Academy offers training programs for professional athletes, teams and leagues from around the world
Reviewed By mariarH3204HD
We had a great experience at IMG. Coach Mike and Heather worked with our daughter and were really attentive to helping her improve her game. We got the breakthrough camp and using the KVEST and TrackMan helped us to gain and understanding of where she needed to improve. I see a lot of hit n miss reviews and thought I’d give my opinion. If you’re a parent expect ur kid to be ready for the PGA or LPGA after IMG camp, maybe that’s the problem. Lol. We hoped to learn a few things to improve her game and we got that and more. Yea it’s expensive but if it wasn’t then the class ratios would have too many kids. Thanks Coach Mike and Heather. Also Alex (Cool Clubs) and Coach Jay & Robbie were very helpful with their breakthrough sessions.
9. St. Joseph Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
St. Joseph Parish is a vital, Christ-centered family where members, as good stewards, are encouraged to participate in the liturgical life and ministries of the parish according to their God-given time, talents and treasure. We are committed to promoting a deeper involvement and understanding of our Catholic faith and to humbly serve in God's name. We invite everyone to come share with us!
10. Hunsader Farms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By C5240RKbrianp - Mount Pleasant, United States
This is a hidden gem! Hunsader Farms is a large working farm, with a farmers market and a 100 site KOA campground. We spent a week here camping and the site is very family orientated. There is a kids version ninja/obstacle course on the side of the walking trail. There is a large soccer field and a great game room also. There is a large dog park. Besides the Great Herons, ducks, and other birds there is are exotic animals nearby.
