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Bradenton

Manatee County seat on the Manatee River with a Riverwalk, Village of the Arts and Pirates spring training

Bradenton is the county seat of Manatee County, on the south bank of the Manatee River across from Palmetto.

Downtown centers on the Bradenton Riverwalk and Rossi Park, where Realize Bradenton, the downtown nonprofit, hosts concerts, festivals and a market.

Manatee CountyUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Bradenton Riverwalk
  • Village of the Arts
  • Pirates spring training
  • Bishop Museum
  • IMG Academy
  • Anna Maria Island gateway

Good for

  • Riverfront walks
  • Art walks
  • Baseball fans
  • Family museums

Landmarks

  • Bradenton Riverwalk and Rossi Park
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
  • LECOM Park
  • Village of the Arts
  • De Soto National Memorial
  • IMG Academy

Getting there

US 41 and I-75 are the main north-south routes, and Manatee Avenue (State Road 64) runs west from downtown toward Anna Maria Island. The Riverwalk and Village of the Arts are close enough to downtown to walk between, but the rest of the city is mostly car-oriented.

Where to eat, drink and play in Bradenton

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