Guidebook for Bradenton
Drinks & Nightlife
fun tiki bar on water with live rock bands on weekends
45 locals recommend
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill
5717 18th St Efun tiki bar on water with live rock bands on weekends
Downtown Bradenton
1005 1st Ave Wseveral restaurants and bars, both on and off the water
Parks & Nature
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrMy favorite park in the area! Just love this place, so many different experiences in nature.
66 locals recommend
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WMy favorite park in the area! Just love this place, so many different experiences in nature.
Great park in NW Bradenton with live actors on the weekends depicting the story of how Fernando DeSota arrived in this area. Bring your camera! Giant 40'+ cross on the water!
105 locals recommend
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyGreat park in NW Bradenton with live actors on the weekends depicting the story of how Fernando DeSota arrived in this area. Bring your camera! Giant 40'+ cross on the water!
Arts & Culture
Local, within walking distance, lots to offer, Snooty the Manatee, great for children and adults
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WLocal, within walking distance, lots to offer, Snooty the Manatee, great for children and adults
Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Ave WLiterally next door to us, fabulous new theatre!
Shopping
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center Drivegreat shops and restaurants
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdOutlet mall
Publix Super Market at Palmetto
1101 8th Ave WGroceries
Food Scene
On the river, great food, great place to hang out
90 locals recommend
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WOn the river, great food, great place to hang out