River District Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit River District
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Shell Key Shelling Kayak Tour - Find Natural Treasures - St. Pete
Top hotels in River District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"We absolutely loved our three night stay at the Kompose Boutique Hotel! The beautiful rooms were so clean, and the shower was just amazing! Staff were helpful and answered any questions we had."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"I don’t like having water pipe leaking in room. Staff claimed I can move to another room or get an upgrade refund. I chose for the credit but was not applying to my card. At check out I discover someone charged a bar tab to my room. I will not be coming back to Tradewind Resort. Be care-for over ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"I enjoyed everything the hotel had to offer. Very clean, next to everything. Restaurants, beach, bars and the Moose club. Very courteous employees. Breakfast was amazing, buffet style. I would highly recommend this place to anyone."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Lido Beach Resort

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Ame!! Excelente lugar para pasar unas vacaciones en la playa. Tiene de todo para preparar comidas."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Where to stay in River District

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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.

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.













