Village of the Arts 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.
Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along 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.
Top hotels in Village of the Arts
Kompose Boutique Hotel
I LOVE this hotel! Professional, courteous and very accomodating staff. The modern cool vibe of the hotel decorum is pleasing and welcoming. The room was clean, the breakfast was very tasty and the pool and massage amenities were excellent.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Perfect place for our family trip to Sarasota. Clean comfortable room with a king bed for us and a sofa bed for our son. Full kitchen, large bathroom. The room is a little small but was still great, like a small studio apartment. 2 heated pools close to the room and a 1 minute walk on the private ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Everything was fine except a problem in the bathroom with cleanliness. The lady at the front desk had it taking care quickly.Thanks
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
Exceptionally clean and great location for day trips
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Don CeSar
Amazing staff and beautiful gulf beach will bring us back time and again !
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Very nice staff! Loved the theme of the place!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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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.
Village of the Arts Travel Guide
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- Turtle Beach
- Coquina Beach
- Fort De Soto Park
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Anna Maria Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Manatee Public Beach
- Cortez Beach
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
