The Bishop Museum of Science and NatureSnead IslandDe Soto National MemorialMadira Bickel Mound State Archeological SiteNeal PreserveWard Lake
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Bradenton

Bradenton is a town in Manatee district, Florida, United States of about 54,437 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 beaches & coast and 33 forts & heritage. The must-see places are The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton Riverwalk and Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve.

27.4989° N, 82.5748° WPop. 54,437

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Within 30 km133 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see115
Notable134
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, museum near Bradenton
Must-see

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Museum · 1 km

Bradenton Riverwalk, park near Bradenton
Must-see

Bradenton Riverwalk

Park · 1 km

Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve, park near Bradenton
Must-see

Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve

Park · 2 km

Places near Bradenton by type

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One day from Bradenton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bradenton
  2. Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Snead Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Palma Sola Botanical Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Neal Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ward Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Bradenton
Today’s loopBradentonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bradenton?

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (museum, about 1 km), Bradenton Riverwalk (park, about 1 km), Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve (park, about 2 km), Manatee Mineral Springs Park (park, about 3 km), Snead Island (island, about 7 km), Portavant Mound (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bradenton?

179 places on Spotwander: 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 beaches & coast, 33 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bradenton?

Emerson Point Preserve, about 9 km by road; De Soto National Memorial (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Bradenton?

Wares Creek, about 1 km by road; McLewis Bayou (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bradenton?

Start in Bradenton, visit Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site, then Snead Island, then Palma Sola Botanical Park, then Neal Preserve, then Ward Lake, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.