Bradenton · Manatee County, FL
Family things to do in Bradenton
Scout analyzed 76 Bradenton places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
76
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Summerfield Community Park
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Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Nature preserve with a marshes & waterways for non-motor boating & fishing. No restrooms or water.
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Perico Preserve
Serene nature preserve with marshlands, a bird sanctuary & trails for hiking & biking.
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Tom Bennett Park
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Neal Preserve
Serene, 120-acre wetland habitat with trails, boardwalks & a tower for sunsets & bird watching.
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Robinson Preserve
600+-acre coastal preserve offering a serene salt marsh for kayaking & stand-up paddleboarding.
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Palma Sola Botanical Park
Landscaped gardens with exotic plants, lakes & a playground, plus rental facilities.
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Lake Manatee State Park
This waterfront park offers freshwater boating & fishing, plus camping (though no actual manatees).
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Portosueno Park
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De Soto National Memorial
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails.
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G.T. Bray Park
Large recreational park offering an outdoor swimming pool, multiple sports fields & an amphitheater.
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Palma Sola Causeway Park
Horse-riding & kayaking are popular activities along this sandy strip of land with picnic tables.
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Braden River Park
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Bob Gardner Community Park
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Riverwalk
Picturesque riverside park for strolling & enjoying the sights, with a playground & benches.
Outdoors
Robinson Preserve Expansion
Arts & Culture
Manatee Village Historical Park
Park area filled with restored historical buildings including a barn, general store & church.
Outdoors
"The NEST" at Robinson Preserve
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
Arts & Culture
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films.
Family
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.
Family
Captain Bam’s Jungle Float
Sports & Recreation
River Run Golf Links
Relaxed 18-hole municipal course on the banks of the Braden River with scenic landscaping.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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