Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bradenton, Florida (FL)

April 20, 2022 Roger Rusk

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. Tailing Tales Charters

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5.0 based on 121 reviews

Tailing Tales Charters

Charter fishing at its finest come fish the Tampa bay area with tailing tales for unforgettable experience.We focus on all species of fish and welcome all ages from proffessional to novices.If fishing is not your thing we offer sightseeing to all the islands and lagoons and to snorkeling and shelling.

2. TreeUmph! Adventure Course

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5.0 based on 1,583 reviews

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

A day in the park just got a lot more fun. At TreeUmph! you'll feel the exhilaration of climbing, zip lining, swinging and free-falling from 15 to 60 feet in the air...... all while harnessed to equipment designed with the most rugged materials and highest safety standards. Everyone starts out on the Beginner's Course and makes their way through five progressively difficult courses. Only the fittest will reach the Extreme Course, a true test of strength, agility, endurance and nerves! • 14-acre nature park • 5 world-class adult courses from Beginner to Extreme • Children's course (ages 7 & 8) • 76 treetop adventure games • Wobbly bridges, hanging nets, bungee swings and more • 650-foot-Long ZIP LINE • Plenty of Parking & Bus Lot Get your family, friends and coworkers together for an exhilarating day that's much more than a walk in the park.

3. Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

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5.0 based on 329 reviews

Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

We are a family owned and operated business with tons of experience on the water. This is what we do, this is our passion and we love to share that with everyone. We provide a great 23ft center console Boston Whaler. It is a very dry, comfortable boat that provides you with great comfortable seating and dry storage for all of your personable items! There is a cooler on board stocked with water and we provide life jackets and snorkel gear on all trips! For everyone that is a first timer or a beginner or maybe just not the strongest swimmer. That's OK! Your Captain is certified in CPR and First Aid and gets in the water with you to make sure you are comfortable and you get the best out of your trip! Safety and Fun is our goal! We have a couple trips to offer! Please check out our website for all of our trips and information! RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED AT LEASE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE! Thanks and we hope to see you soon

4. Painting with a Twist Bradenton

5917 Manatee Ave W Ste 209, Bradenton, FL 34209-2401 +1 941-685-1299 [email protected] http://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/bradenton/
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5.0 based on 318 reviews

Painting with a Twist Bradenton

Uncork your inner artist! Come enjoy an evening out with friends, have a date night, celebrate a special occasion, or come alone and meet new people! Bring your favorite wine, beer, soda, snacks, etc. and join the party. We supply everything you will need to complete your masterpiece, including an artist to lead you step-by-step. Choose from a 2 or 3 hour class. We also offer Family Days.

Reviewed By gk123887 - Bradenton, United States

Don't be afraid if you've never painted a thing. The instructor walks you thru step by step.. The fun and bonding with friends is the best part!! Great time for everyone!! Highly recommend doing this!!

5. Five O'Clock Charlie Boat Tours

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5.0 based on 273 reviews

Five O'Clock Charlie Boat Tours

Personal Boat Tours and Fishing Charters showcasing, oceanic wildlife, beautiful scenery, historic marine sites. Tour the Manatee River and West Tampa Bay by boat looking for dolphins, manatees,sharks,sting rays and sea birds. 2 hour, 3 hour, 4 hour and day long charters available. Four hour and day long In-shore fishing trips also accommodated. Servicing the Bradenton area and all of Anna Maria Island. Trips booked by appointment maximum capacity of vessel is 6 persons. Egmont key excursions for snorkeling and shelling.

6. Thrive Yoga and Fitness

8819 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210-2206 +1 570-497-7801 [email protected] http://thriveyogafit.com
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5.0 based on 98 reviews

Thrive Yoga and Fitness

We are a beginner friendly yoga studio that offers yoga teacher trainings, retreats, and a full yoga schedule of over 15 classes.

Reviewed By Archg13

Thrive has become a sanctuary in this crazy world, a place to heal and better myself. After one yoga class I was enlightened to a deficiency in the way I stand, which has permanently changed my posture and increased my balance. Martial arts is taught by Bjj black belt Professor Matt, whose intelligent, warm style creates the perfect environment for ascension and growth. I don't know where I'd be without Thrive. Ms. Erin has created something truly special.

7. Manatee Village Historical Park

1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208-1360 +1 941-749-7165 [email protected] http://www.manateevillage.org/
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Manatee Village Historical Park

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.

8. Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature

201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205-8635 +1 941-746-4131 [email protected] http://bishopscience.org
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature

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!

9. Bradenton Beach Parasailing

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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Bradenton Beach Parasailing

Parasailing for up to three at one time! USCG Licensed and Insured with a Perfect Safety Record for 23 Years! Call for reservations and specials!

10. LECOM Park

1611 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205-7223 +1 941-747-3031 [email protected] https://www.mlb.com/pirates/spring-training/ballpark
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4.5 based on 531 reviews

LECOM Park

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.

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