River District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit River District
Popular places to visit
IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit IMG Academy during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your trip to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.
Activities
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best River District Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Nice hotel near airport. Clean, friendly. Enjoyed the heated pool & hot tub very much. Breakfast also very good.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The place had some nice touches such as champagne toast upon arrival and the tastings on some of the nights at the neighboring property. The pools were nice and the food and drink were very good. I was disappointed in the room itself. I felt it was not up to the standards for the price charged. It ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The pool was great, the staff was lovely, the floors were slightly dirty
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
SkyBeach Resort
The hot tub was broken. We had to pay for parking. No free coffee. No free breakfast. Our room looked to the roof. The bunkbed was wobble. Top that off with a $45 resort fee. We could have have stayed at Disney and been better taken care of. We will never stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was terrible! AC did not work, Bathroom door knob was barely hanging on. Toilet was nasty upon check in, checked out the next day and moved to another venue. Completely dissatisified!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Very clean rooms. Quiet. Good breakfast. Close to island
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River District
Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Pine Lakes
Though Pine Lakes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
