Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Village of the Arts
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 Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Village of the Arts Hotel Deals
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Everything excellent!!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
I thought the breakfast bar was very good! Fresh items and the scrambled eggs were hot and tasty
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Clean, modern design, super helpful staff, comfy beds. Would rebook there again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Hotel very clean and the staff friendly. Only complaint was at the beach I cant use my cup with my tea but people can smoke Marijuana, leave that nasty smell everywhere.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Don CeSar
We had a nice clean room and a beautiful beach view! A few times in the night I heard our bathroom or room door jolt- hard to explain! But it is a VERY historic building! (Wink wink)😂 We were greeted with a glass of rose, which was a lovely touch. It was our anniversary so we even shopped in the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Everyone was so friendly, the pool was amazing!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Village of the Arts
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.
River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.
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.
