Guidebook for Bradenton
Parks & Nature
This preserve has been fully restored from disturbed farmland to 487 acres of coastal and wetland habitat. Great for kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, trail walking, bird watching, etc.
**For rental of kayak and paddle boards visit www.surferbus.com
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محمية روبنسون
1704 99th St NWThis preserve has been fully restored from disturbed farmland to 487 acres of coastal and wetland habitat. Great for kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, trail walking, bird watching, etc.
**For rental of kayak and paddle boards visit www.surferbus.com
Great trail walk through the mangroves. This park was created to commemorate the expedition of Hernando de Soto, check their online calendar for living history programs, ranger lead kayak tours, and other special events.
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حديقة ديسوتو الوطنية التذكارية
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyGreat trail walk through the mangroves. This park was created to commemorate the expedition of Hernando de Soto, check their online calendar for living history programs, ranger lead kayak tours, and other special events.
Where the Manatee River meets the Gulf of Mexico, the Emerson Point Preserve protects one of the oldest temple mounds in Florida. Numerous trails and an observation tower offer great views of a wide variety of coastal Florida habitats, as well as, ancient and historic remains.
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حديقة إيمرسون بوينت بريسيرف
5801 17th St WWhere the Manatee River meets the Gulf of Mexico, the Emerson Point Preserve protects one of the oldest temple mounds in Florida. Numerous trails and an observation tower offer great views of a wide variety of coastal Florida habitats, as well as, ancient and historic remains.
Great place to stroll around tropical plants, rare fruit trees, and along tranquil lakes.
**Admission is free
Yoga offered in a beautiful setting with big open room full of natural light.
**Bring a yoga mat
**$10 class fee, cash.
9800 17th Ave NW
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-10:15am
**To confirm class is taking place, contact prich4art@gmail.com
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Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NWGreat place to stroll around tropical plants, rare fruit trees, and along tranquil lakes.
**Admission is free
Yoga offered in a beautiful setting with big open room full of natural light.
**Bring a yoga mat
**$10 class fee, cash.
9800 17th Ave NW
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-10:15am
**To confirm class is taking place, contact prich4art@gmail.com
Food Scene
Casual fine dining in downtown Bradenton’s Riverwalk District. Their Outdoor Terrace and Patio offer beautiful views of the Manatee River, a fire pit, and a full bar.
**Best daily happy hour in town from 3-7pm with a variety of house made mojitos and a great bar bites menu.
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PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WCasual fine dining in downtown Bradenton’s Riverwalk District. Their Outdoor Terrace and Patio offer beautiful views of the Manatee River, a fire pit, and a full bar.
**Best daily happy hour in town from 3-7pm with a variety of house made mojitos and a great bar bites menu.
Located in the Village of the Art’s District, this eclectic bungalow offers the best tacos in town! Southern California inspired, the Chef brings his varied culinary background to create a unique menu that anyone will love!
**Located behind Motorworks Brewing, great to combine the two!
**First fridays of the month is an Art Walk in the Village of the Arts District. Great to walk around after dinner and see all the artist studios and shops opened up
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Birdrock Taco Shack
1213 13th Ave WLocated in the Village of the Art’s District, this eclectic bungalow offers the best tacos in town! Southern California inspired, the Chef brings his varied culinary background to create a unique menu that anyone will love!
**Located behind Motorworks Brewing, great to combine the two!
**First fridays of the month is an Art Walk in the Village of the Arts District. Great to walk around after dinner and see all the artist studios and shops opened up
Located on the north end of Anna Maria, this restaurant sits right on the white sand beach looking out to the Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful any time of day but highly recommended for sunset!
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveLocated on the north end of Anna Maria, this restaurant sits right on the white sand beach looking out to the Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful any time of day but highly recommended for sunset!
Same owner as the Sand Bar, so you can expect the same quality and same amazing beach front views (just a different beach!). We recommend checking out both, you can’t go wrong.
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NSame owner as the Sand Bar, so you can expect the same quality and same amazing beach front views (just a different beach!). We recommend checking out both, you can’t go wrong.
Best Brunch in town!! A unique menu spanning from health conscious to decadent, meat lovers to vegan. Everyone will find the dish they are looking for.
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Sage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd WBest Brunch in town!! A unique menu spanning from health conscious to decadent, meat lovers to vegan. Everyone will find the dish they are looking for.
Think of this as a Chipotle taken to the next level! Same build-your-own concept with a twist on the traditional toppings offered.
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Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveThink of this as a Chipotle taken to the next level! Same build-your-own concept with a twist on the traditional toppings offered.
Continuously voted best Thai food in the area! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and really delicious fresh food. This is the restaurant we go to most frequently.
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Thai Palace
4756 Cortez Rd WContinuously voted best Thai food in the area! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and really delicious fresh food. This is the restaurant we go to most frequently.
This restaurant has really come into its own in the past year. Doesn’t have quite the atmosphere as Thai Palace but the food is excellent and the staff is wonderful.
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Siam Thai Bistro
5763 Manatee Ave WThis restaurant has really come into its own in the past year. Doesn’t have quite the atmosphere as Thai Palace but the food is excellent and the staff is wonderful.
The owners come from Southern India, bringing all their culinary experience and giving us the treat of authentic homemade Indian cuisine.
The Island Spice
3608 E Bay DrThe owners come from Southern India, bringing all their culinary experience and giving us the treat of authentic homemade Indian cuisine.
Truly one of a kind, Mr Bones makes everything from scratch including their delicious sauces. The sauces are so good you can even pick up a bottle to take as a souvenir! What I love the most is unlike many bbq restaurants, they cater to any diet! Meat eaters, vegans, and other dietary restrictions will all surely find something to love.
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Mr Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf DrTruly one of a kind, Mr Bones makes everything from scratch including their delicious sauces. The sauces are so good you can even pick up a bottle to take as a souvenir! What I love the most is unlike many bbq restaurants, they cater to any diet! Meat eaters, vegans, and other dietary restrictions will all surely find something to love.
Drinks & Nightlife
In my opinion, the best beer in town! They have a core selection of brews, influenced by the flavors and spices of South America, and a rotating selection of seasonal and artisanal creations.
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Darwin Brewing and Taproom
803 17th Avenue WestIn my opinion, the best beer in town! They have a core selection of brews, influenced by the flavors and spices of South America, and a rotating selection of seasonal and artisanal creations.
While Darwins has my heart for best beer, Motorworks has my selection for best atmosphere. Their outside courtyard is huge and built around an old oak tree adorned in lights; creating the perfect setting for hours of conversation and beer sampling. Check their event calendar for yoga, live music, paint nights, etc.
**Tip: Birdrock Taco Shack is located right behind this brewery
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Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WWhile Darwins has my heart for best beer, Motorworks has my selection for best atmosphere. Their outside courtyard is huge and built around an old oak tree adorned in lights; creating the perfect setting for hours of conversation and beer sampling. Check their event calendar for yoga, live music, paint nights, etc.
**Tip: Birdrock Taco Shack is located right behind this brewery
The newest brewery in town, don’t let the strip mall setting deter you. I have been here multiple times and their unique, creative brews are worth checking out! Their goal is to brew “good liquids” ranging from their beers to cold brews, ciders, wines/meads, and sodas. Something everyone and anyone could enjoy.
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The Good Liquid Brewing Co.
1570 14th St WThe newest brewery in town, don’t let the strip mall setting deter you. I have been here multiple times and their unique, creative brews are worth checking out! Their goal is to brew “good liquids” ranging from their beers to cold brews, ciders, wines/meads, and sodas. Something everyone and anyone could enjoy.
Referred to as a “small batch brewery and family friendly eatery,” I’d say this is the best option if you’re looking for a meal with your brewery experience.
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3 Keys Brewing and Eatery
2505 Manatee Ave EReferred to as a “small batch brewery and family friendly eatery,” I’d say this is the best option if you’re looking for a meal with your brewery experience.
Arts & Culture
Includes Bishop Planetarium & The Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Aquarium. Located downtown by the Riverwalk District, this natural and cultural history museum offers a wide variety of exhibits from florida history, to space exploration, to manatee rehabilitation.
**Be sure to see a show in the Planetarium
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WIncludes Bishop Planetarium & The Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Aquarium. Located downtown by the Riverwalk District, this natural and cultural history museum offers a wide variety of exhibits from florida history, to space exploration, to manatee rehabilitation.
**Be sure to see a show in the Planetarium
Highly recommended! This gorgeous, historical estate of John and Mable Ringling (of the Ringling Circus) includes the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca’d’Zan, Historic Asolo Theater, Mable’s Rose Garden, beautiful estate grounds, etc.
** Mondays: Admission to the Museum of Art is free for everyone. Regular pricing for Circus Museum and Ca’d’Zan
**Check if there are any performances in the Asolo Theater.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdHighly recommended! This gorgeous, historical estate of John and Mable Ringling (of the Ringling Circus) includes the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca’d’Zan, Historic Asolo Theater, Mable’s Rose Garden, beautiful estate grounds, etc.
** Mondays: Admission to the Museum of Art is free for everyone. Regular pricing for Circus Museum and Ca’d’Zan
**Check if there are any performances in the Asolo Theater.
While not as elaborate as some, this is an antebellum mansion that was home to Major Robert Gamble and the only surviving plantation house in South Florida.
**Check times for guided tours, only way to see inside of Mansion
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Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Patten AvenueWhile not as elaborate as some, this is an antebellum mansion that was home to Major Robert Gamble and the only surviving plantation house in South Florida.
**Check times for guided tours, only way to see inside of Mansion
Collection of historic buildings and artifacts which tell the story of pioneer life in Florida.
**Admission is free
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Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave ECollection of historic buildings and artifacts which tell the story of pioneer life in Florida.
**Admission is free
Entertainment & Activities
An independent, nonprofit marine research institution committed to conservation and education. See sea turtles, otters, alligators, manatees, sharks, etc and learn about their conservation efforts.
**Give yourself plenty of time, there are two buildings to walk through and many adorable animals to see!
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مختبر وحوض أسماك موت البحري
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyAn independent, nonprofit marine research institution committed to conservation and education. See sea turtles, otters, alligators, manatees, sharks, etc and learn about their conservation efforts.
**Give yourself plenty of time, there are two buildings to walk through and many adorable animals to see!
Located walking distance from Mote Marine. Stroll along the birdwalk, a “living museum” of local birds who have been injured and treated but unable to return to the wild.
**Show your current day ticket to Mote Marine and get half off admission!
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Save Our Seabirds
1708 Ken Thompson PkwyLocated walking distance from Mote Marine. Stroll along the birdwalk, a “living museum” of local birds who have been injured and treated but unable to return to the wild.
**Show your current day ticket to Mote Marine and get half off admission!
This is the nicer movie theater in town and it just happens to be closer to the house!
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Regal Cinemas Oakmont 8
4801 Cortez Rd WThis is the nicer movie theater in town and it just happens to be closer to the house!
Everything Else
Beach Yoga by Thrive Yoga: this is the beach yoga I’ve frequented most often. It is on my favorite beach, right in the sand, and looking out into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. It is, also, conveniently located in front of the Sandbar and around the corner from Poppos Taqueria. So after yoga and a swim, great food is waiting for you!
**Bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the class.
**Bring cash but it is completely donation based so just pay what you are able to!
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am.
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216 (not at studio)
**To confirm class is taking place, call (570) 497-7801 or their Facebook page
100 Spring Ave
100 Spring AvenueBeach Yoga by Thrive Yoga: this is the beach yoga I’ve frequented most often. It is on my favorite beach, right in the sand, and looking out into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. It is, also, conveniently located in front of the Sandbar and around the corner from Poppos Taqueria. So after yoga and a swim, great food is waiting for you!
**Bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the class.
**Bring cash but it is completely donation based so just pay what you are able to!
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am.
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216 (not at studio)
**To confirm class is taking place, call (570) 497-7801 or their Facebook page
Beach Yoga by Island Yoga Space: now if you like the idea of beach yoga but balancing on sand isn’t your thing, this is a great alternative. Located in a beautiful pergola, you still get the gorgeous views and sea air but with a sturdy ground beneath you.
**Bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the class.
**$15 class fee, cash.
Saturdays 9:30am-10:45am
1325 Gulf Drive in pergola across from Tortuga Inn Beach Resort (not at studio).
**To confirm class is taking place call 941-224-0292
1325 Gulf Dr N
1325 Gulf Drive NorthBeach Yoga by Island Yoga Space: now if you like the idea of beach yoga but balancing on sand isn’t your thing, this is a great alternative. Located in a beautiful pergola, you still get the gorgeous views and sea air but with a sturdy ground beneath you.
**Bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the class.
**$15 class fee, cash.
Saturdays 9:30am-10:45am
1325 Gulf Drive in pergola across from Tortuga Inn Beach Resort (not at studio).
**To confirm class is taking place call 941-224-0292
Shopping
We are actually very fortunate to have such a good Outlet Mall so nearby. Great selection of different brand and you're sure to find some good deals.
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Ellenton Outlet Mall station
We are actually very fortunate to have such a good Outlet Mall so nearby. Great selection of different brand and you're sure to find some good deals.
More of a traditional mall than the outlets. It's all inside, two stories, with an open center. Very nice.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrMore of a traditional mall than the outlets. It's all inside, two stories, with an open center. Very nice.
This street out on the Island is great to stroll down. There are many small, local shops and restaurants.
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Pine Avenue
Pine AvenueThis street out on the Island is great to stroll down. There are many small, local shops and restaurants.