What to do and see in Bradenton, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do Adventurous

October 19, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

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. The Real BeachHorses

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5.0 based on 611 reviews

The Real BeachHorses

This is one of the few place in Florida where you can ride your horse on a beach and in the water. The calm waters and flat sandy bottom of Palma Sola Bay make it possible to ride on a horse that is swimming. This is the birthplace of Horse Surfing! Horseback riding on the beach, swimming with horses, and Horse Skiing. Reservations required.

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. TOP GUN Flyboards

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

TOP GUN Flyboards

Come test the limits of Physics with TOP GUN Flyboards! Learn to fly in under 10 minutes. We offer a complete customized experience; Whether you want to FLY HIGH or hang low, do tricks or just float. Join the hundreds of people who have already gotten their wings through TOP GUN Flyboards!! FLY WITH THE BEST

5. Deep Trouble Dive

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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Deep Trouble Dive

Boat charter that includes diving, snorkeling, tours, sandbars or booze cruises.

6. Escape Bradenton

465 Cortez Rd W Orange Blossom Plaza, Bradenton, FL 34207-1544 +1 941-666-5358 [email protected] http://www.EscapeBradenton.com
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Escape Bradenton

**This place is temporarily closed** Escape Bradenton: Man Vs. Room Experience the area's PREMIERE Escape Games! Your new choice for interactive entertainment. Escape to our puzzle-filled adventure games inspired by the greatest minds in history. Turn off the screens and step inside the game!

7. C Ponies Beach Horseback rides

8400 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209 +1 941-773-5196 [email protected] https://cponies.com/bradenton-beach-excursion/
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5.0 based on 378 reviews

C Ponies Beach Horseback rides

This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that lets you experience horseback riding in Bradenton, FL. Begin your excursion by meeting our beautiful, amazing horses. 95% of these horses are rescues! Within minutes you’ll fall in love with this rare breed. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as it’s common to see manatees, stingrays, and dolphins swimming by. Palma Sola Bay is a natural breeding ground for our manatees! Enjoy the beautiful bay views as you ride with your gentle companion. Ask your guide about your horse’s story. You may even shed a tear when you hear some of the horrible conditions our horses came from. After a brief swimming lesson, our horses will swim while you ride them. The horses are never forced to swim; this is actually their favorite part! So grab hold of their manes and hang on tight! This almost feels like you’re flying through the air. There is no hard impact or bouncing as the horses’ feet do not touch the ground while they swim

Reviewed By Jguilarte - Atlanta, United States

Beautiful horses and wonderful experiences, Nikki and Amber are very experienced and fun to hang out with along with the horses! I love how all the horses are rescues and each have a fun personality (one of them is on island time lol). Would love to do again!!

8. Florida Beach Horses

8400 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34209 +1 941-527-9621 [email protected] https://floridabeachhorses.com/
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Florida Beach Horses

We are a company that offers many unique beach horseback rides for the young, old, beginner, and experienced around the Tampa Bay area. Many of our horses are rescues from all different types of environments and are now living the best floridian life.

Reviewed By ZPolensky

This was by far the highlight of our trip. We had a bunch of beginners and an experienced rider in our group of 8 and they tailored the experience to fit everyone. My cousin got to gallop down the beach, which has been a dream of hers forever. The water activities were the bomb. I never thought I would body surf behind a horse!

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. Surferbus

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4.5 based on 147 reviews

Surferbus

Surferbus is a great place to come and paddle the protected waters surrounding Anna Maria Island. We rent Kayaks, Stand up Paddle Boards, and Pedal Kayaks. We launch you into the waters of Robinson Preserve of the Palma Sola Causeway. Our Surferbus is a landmark for the area boasting over 20 years of knowledge and experience by our trail side guide. For any question please call customer service and prebook a day ahead at www.surferbus.com ( ask about our special promos and group rates)

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