River District Travel 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.
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
The rooms are well maintained & cleaned. The staff is friendly and provides quick check in which is appreciated. Absolutely appreciate the little market for snacks or supplies.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
We have been going to Tropical Beach resort for several years now and love it. We have invited friends for the last several years and they love it as much as we do. It is a small family friendly location with beautiful property and amazing beach access. Clean, comfortable rooms with amazing staff. ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Don CeSar
Beautiful beach. Sunbeds plentiful. Lovely Brittany looking after everyone. Easy access through pool gate. Smallest hotel room ever. And tiny claustrophobic bathroom. Sparse toiletries.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Very clean & friendly staff. Has a lot of great options of fun things to do!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Great Location, Ckean, loved it.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
Beach views were stunning. Every worker on the property was a hard worker and all were friendly.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River District

Downtown Bradenton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Bradenton and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

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.
River District Travel Guide
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- Turtle Beach
- Fort De Soto Park
- Coquina Beach
- Anna Maria Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Upham Beach
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Manatee Public Beach
- Cortez Beach
