Holidays in Bradenton
Once a fishing village, today Bradenton is both cosmopolitan and charming, and jam-packed with attractions, chic shops, excellent restaurants, golf courses, and fantastic fishing opportunities.
The friendly and laid back vibe of gorgeous Bradenton makes this Florida city a fantastic destination for family holidays and romantic breaks alike.
Dazzling Bradenton beaches
The white beaches of the coast offer soft sands and sparkling waters on your doorstep: look out for the dolphins at the north end of Lido Key or even take a dolphin tour, fish for trout, redfish, flounder and pompano at one of the many marinas, try out canoeing and diving in the clear waters, check out nearby Longboat Key or even Venice beach which is popular with shark tooth hunters! Bradenton beach holidays offer unspoilt and secluded scenery; you’ll find tall Australian pines, emerald waters and breathtaking sunsets – the perfect setting for a rejuvenating break!
Relax in style
If you can tear yourself away from the beach, you’ll find that cheap Bradenton holidays offer plenty to do, with cycling and nature trails, 30 golf courses in the area, and the unspoilt scenery of many parks including the Palma Sola Botanical Park and the DeSoto National Park, perfect for a blissful afternoon stroll. If you’re getting away on a family holiday to Bradenton then the amazing South Florida Museum is a must-see; find out about the area’s history and it’s also home to Snooty the manatee in a 60,000 gallon pool! Families should also check out Circus Sarasota with its circus schools and events, and hands-on G-Wiz Science museum.
For the adults there’re some fantastic art galleries along Main Street and Palm Avenue in neighbouring Sarasota and on Saturday’s the area transforms into an open air farmer’s market selling fresh local fish. Stylish Bradenton is renowned for its arts and theatre and you’ll find plenty to do in the evenings, with many restaurants and quirky bars.
For beach lovers Bradenton offers a taste of paradise, with excellent accommodation to suit all your needs – lowcostholidays.com has plenty of cheap holidays to Bradenton, so what are you waiting for?
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