Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Bradenton
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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.
Top hotels in Village of the Arts
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Great experience
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
The staff here is excellent and extremely attentive.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Great little find
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Top notch
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
Parking was extremely easy with our own spot, pool was clean, nice pool area. Staff was nice when checking in. Our place was nice, large and exactly what I expected from photos on website. We could walk anywhere we needed to go.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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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.
