Manatee County Travel Guide

Florida

A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a line of trees along the beachfront.
The South Florida Museum Bishop Plantation entrance with a palm tree and a brick pathway.
The South Florida Museum with a sign reading "Bishop Planetarium" and "Manatee Aquarium".
A beach with several boats docked and people walking along the shore.
A hammock on a sandy beach with tall grasses and palm trees in the background.

Popular cities in Manatee County

Bradenton
Known for Beaches, Sports and Rivers

Reasons to visit

  • IMG Academy
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
  • Riverwalk
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Bradenton Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea

Reasons to visit

  • Coquina Beach
  • Cortez Beach
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
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Anna Maria
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunrises

Reasons to visit

  • Bean Point Beach
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
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Longboat Key
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sunsets

Reasons to visit

  • Longboat Key Beaches
  • Jewfish Key
  • Cannons Marina
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Palmetto
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Sunrises

Reasons to visit

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center
  • Emerson Point Preserve
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Holmes Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunsets

Reasons to visit

  • West Coast Surf Shop
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Stay near popular Manatee County attractions

A large bridge with multiple cables and illuminated pillars.

IMG Academy

8.6/10 (659 reviews)
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.
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