River District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Palma Sola Botanical Park
Palma Sola Botanical Park 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.
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.
Activities

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Our pick of the best River District Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Friendly staff, cute modern rooms
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
The kitchen had a refrigerator, oven and microwave. The cleaning staff could not have been any nicer. They fold their towels in happy ways. This place is a must for vacationers.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

The Don CeSar
All great
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Wonderful views. Stayed in October. Work still be completed on bottom floor rooms. Lots of construction workers. Very few people in the resort area. Felt like we were the only ones there at times. The only complaint we had on the rooms was the floors did not get mopped often. Nightly music and campfire ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Clean and comfortable room. Excellent price.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
The pools were clean and the property was kept nice and tidy. The beach was amazing and sunsets were breathtaking!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

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.

Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
