Guidebook for Bradenton

Gulf
Guidebook for Bradenton

Parks & Nature

Bike trail, kayaking
14 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve Expansion
10299 9th Ave NW
14 locals recommend
Bike trail, kayaking
Hiking trails, historic landmark, educational programs and events, visitors center, small beaches, picnic tables.
105 locals recommend
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy
105 locals recommend
Hiking trails, historic landmark, educational programs and events, visitors center, small beaches, picnic tables.
World famous silky sand beaches, live entertainment most nights, chair and umbrella rentals, shower and bathroom facilities, picnic areas, plenty of parking. A free trolley takes you from the northern tip of Anna Maria Island down to Bradenton Beach.
84 locals recommend
Anna Maria Beach
84 locals recommend
World famous silky sand beaches, live entertainment most nights, chair and umbrella rentals, shower and bathroom facilities, picnic areas, plenty of parking. A free trolley takes you from the northern tip of Anna Maria Island down to Bradenton Beach.
Northern part of the island has a walkable small town feel. Ginny and Janey's is a must-see. Quirky shop and restaurant, all the locals hang out here. Rod n' Reel Restaurant and the end of the pier serves my favorite, grouper sandwich. Usually a wait to get in.
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf Dr
374 locals recommend
Northern part of the island has a walkable small town feel. Ginny and Janey's is a must-see. Quirky shop and restaurant, all the locals hang out here. Rod n' Reel Restaurant and the end of the pier serves my favorite, grouper sandwich. Usually a wait to get in.
The 10 acre park is open from 8:00 A.M until sunset. It has: lush tranquil gardens, three lakes, bridges, the Galleria Building and the Baden Building, a screened pavilion and two gazebos.
31 locals recommend
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NW
31 locals recommend
The 10 acre park is open from 8:00 A.M until sunset. It has: lush tranquil gardens, three lakes, bridges, the Galleria Building and the Baden Building, a screened pavilion and two gazebos.

Drinks & Nightlife

Shops, great restaurants, live music, beaches, great nightlife, always something going on.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir
358 locals recommend
Shops, great restaurants, live music, beaches, great nightlife, always something going on.
Hangout for the younger crowd, pier, loads of restaurants, bars, nightlife, Mr. Bones Barbeque, the best area to rent boats, fishing, water sports.
118 locals recommend
Bradenton Beach
118 locals recommend
Hangout for the younger crowd, pier, loads of restaurants, bars, nightlife, Mr. Bones Barbeque, the best area to rent boats, fishing, water sports.
Not suitable for kids.
63 locals recommend
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling Blvd
63 locals recommend
Not suitable for kids.

Food Scene

The best German restaurant we've ever been to, family owned.
9 locals recommend
Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus
3246 E Bay Dr
9 locals recommend
The best German restaurant we've ever been to, family owned.
All you can eat, good food, reasonable price.
Panda Buffet
3901 Manatee Ave W
All you can eat, good food, reasonable price.
15 locals recommend
Habanero's Mexican Grill and Bar
5120 Manatee Ave W
15 locals recommend
The best pizza!
8 locals recommend
Bella Mia Pizza & Italian Restaurant
5917 Manatee Ave W
8 locals recommend
The best pizza!

Arts & Culture

10 locals recommend
Island Players Community Theatre
10009 Gulf Dr
10 locals recommend
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
305 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami Trail
60 locals recommend
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 locals recommend
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas, films & Snooty the Manatee.
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W
131 locals recommend
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas, films & Snooty the Manatee.

Entertainment & Activities

Baltimore Oriels Spring Training
27 locals recommend
McKechnie Stadium
1611 9th St W
27 locals recommend
Baltimore Oriels Spring Training
8 locals recommend
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club
4260 Ironwood Cir
8 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas Oakmont 8
4801 Cortez Rd W
26 locals recommend
158 locals recommend
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer Blvd
158 locals recommend
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 locals recommend
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center.
1,736-seat bayfront institution presents concerts spanning classical to jazz plus Broadway musicals.
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trail
154 locals recommend
1,736-seat bayfront institution presents concerts spanning classical to jazz plus Broadway musicals.
Outdoor tennis courts only 1/2 mile from our home.
Martha B King Middle School
600 75th Street Northwest
Outdoor tennis courts only 1/2 mile from our home.

Getting Around

41 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5664 Fruitville Rd
41 locals recommend

Sightseeing

A giant statue inspired by the iconic "kissing" photo on the cover of Life Magazine published at the end of WWII.
43 locals recommend
Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL
43 locals recommend
A giant statue inspired by the iconic "kissing" photo on the cover of Life Magazine published at the end of WWII.