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The 10 Best Things to do in Bradenton, Florida (FL)
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.
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1. Geraldson's Family Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. 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.
3. Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 856 reviews
As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, the South Florida Museum offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs that interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world and our universe. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Museum features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions -- offering something new to discover with each visit. The Museum includes the all-digital Bishop Planetarium Theater and the Parker Manatee Aquarium. The Bishop Planetarium is the Gulf Coast's premier astronomy education facility, outfitted with a state-of-the-art Planetarium and projection system with stunning multimedia capabilities. The Parker Manatee Aquarium is a Stage 2 Manatee Rehabilitation Facility, where manatees that have been injured or orphaned are rehabilitated for return to the wild as part of the Manatee Rehabilitation and Release Partnership. The Museum has housed 36 rehabilitating manatees since 1988.
Reviewed By Megyeri - Washington DC, United States
Alone with an overview of the history and animals found in FL is an outstanding new children’s center (only 2 months old) complete with treehouse, hands on-exhibits and a personal staff member trained to accompany the children. We go here regularly while in FL just to see the Planetarium shows and listen to Howard, the most amazing, brilliant, and entertaining narrator who explains the solar system, stars, and our planet’s place in the galaxy. We followed one woman out who said, “I’ve never felt so small,” because after Howard explains the entire skies, we humans are indeed tiny. Currently on view in the planetarium for the holidays is an amazing show called Let it Snow—a festive visual feast for the eyes and ears of all that’s wonderful about the holiday season in sounds and graphics. Then too, there’s the twice a day show in the manatee habitat arena explaining their life cycles while watching two manatees feed, swim, and rise to the surface to breathe. There’s also a current exhibit on mythological creatures that many will find informative and colorfully displayed. Close to the waterfront, visitors can break for lunch and re-enter the museum on their tickets and parking is close and free! What a gem in Bradenton!
4. Dancing Crane Gallery
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. LECOM Park
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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.
6. 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.
7. Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By larryg425 - Zionsville, United States
We visited during the week for a wine tasting. Catherine did a great job in describing the 4 wines we tasted. We purchased the Arid White. We’ll be back to purchase the new Siesta Sand wine in February. The amazing thing is they don’t charge for the tasting!! Catherine is also an artist. We purchased this wine glass she painted.
8. Robinson Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,260 reviews
Reviewed By armandarce - Rising Sun, United States
This is a really beautiful preserve with great views and sites. We saw a pair of osprey taking care of business in the nest. Great trails and beautiful vegetation.
9. Riverwalk
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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.
10. Palma Sola Botanical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Palma Sola Botanical Park is a lush, quiet and tranquil 10 acre park located in NW Bradenton, Florida. Planted with native and exotic flowers, trees and bushes, and rare fruit trees, the Park is full of local birds and butterflies, turtles, fish and pond life. Nature photographers and painters are welcome, as well as, visitors who enjoy wandering the shell paths as they discover plants familiar and new to them. The Park grounds are open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, admission to the Park is free. The Park Office is open M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reviewed By 734sarajm - Valdosta, United States
I enjoyed walking around and taking pictures of flowers and lizards. Most were labeled with scientific and common names. I wasn't expecting to see the fruit tree garden. Never saw bananas on a tree in real before. Several places to stop and rest. Restrooms on site. Office was closed. Two other groups of visitors while I was there, so not busy if you are looking for less traveled destinations. Closed swing by water was nice too.
