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Things to Do in Manatee County, FL

39 places in Manatee County, FL

Manatee Village Historical Park

Manatee Village Historical Park

Bradenton, Florida

Park area filled with restored historical buildings including a barn, general store & church.

Reflections of Manatee

Reflections of Manatee

Bradenton, Florida

Manatee Mineral Spring Park

Manatee Mineral Spring Park

Bradenton, Florida

Charming park in a historic locale featuring a basketball court, picnic tables & playground.

Braden River Park

Braden River Park

Bradenton, Florida

Recreational space featuring baseball fields, a picnic area, and a playground.

Altitude Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park

Bradenton, Florida

Trampoline park offering dodgeball games and play areas for kids and adults.

Creekwood Park

Creekwood Park

Bradenton, Florida

Community area providing an off-leash dog park, playground, picnic pavilion & open green space.

Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial

Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial

Bradenton, Florida

Riverwalk

Riverwalk

Bradenton, Florida

Picturesque riverside park for strolling & enjoying the sights, with a playground & benches.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Bradenton, Florida

A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films.

Palmetto Historical Park

Palmetto Historical Park

Palmetto, Florida

Agricultural museum for guided tours of historical buildings, plus a playground.

Sutton Park

Sutton Park

Palmetto, Florida

Landmark area offers tours of historic buildings, interactive exhibits, education & regular events.

Family Heritage House Museum

Family Heritage House Museum

Bradenton, Florida

Felts Audubon Preserve & The Manatee County Audubon Society Inc.

Felts Audubon Preserve & The Manatee County Audubon Society Inc.

Palmetto, Florida

Visitors say this nature preserve offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, with feeders attracting various species like painted buntings and cardinals. They also highlight the…

Johnson Preserve at Braden River

Johnson Preserve at Braden River

Bradenton, Florida

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Sarasota, Florida

State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota, Florida

Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida

Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails.

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Bradenton, Florida

Landscaped gardens with exotic plants, lakes & a playground, plus rental facilities.

"The NEST" at Robinson Preserve

"The NEST" at Robinson Preserve

Bradenton, Florida

Family-friendly nature preserve featuring walking trails and a rope playground.

Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve

Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve

Terra Ceia, Florida

Scenic 24,900-acre protected wetland area with thriving seagrass, mangrove & salt marsh habitats.

CoastLine Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

CoastLine Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

Bradenton, Florida

Clean boat excursions focusing on dolphins and snorkeling, with knowledgeable captains and guides that show you the area's history.

Captain Bam’s Jungle Float

Captain Bam’s Jungle Float

Bradenton Beach, Florida

People say this floating adventure offers a water slide, trampolines, jumping platforms, and a blob, providing fun for all ages. They also highlight the friendly and accommodating…

Bridge Street Pier

Bridge Street Pier

Bradenton Beach, Florida

Popular wooden structure featuring fishing benches, plus views and sunset.

David's Landing

David's Landing

Bradenton Beach, Florida

Lake Manatee State Park

Lake Manatee State Park

Bradenton, Florida

This waterfront park offers freshwater boating & fishing, plus camping (though no actual manatees).

Manatee Public Beach

Manatee Public Beach

Holmes Beach, Florida

Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more.

Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island

Bradenton Beach, Florida

Visitors say this island features beautiful, clean beaches with white, soft sand and clear, calm waters, offering stunning sunsets. They also highlight the charming, old Florida v…

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

Bradenton, Florida

Elevated outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges & zip line courses for all levels.

Crowley Museum & Nature Center

Crowley Museum & Nature Center

Sarasota, Florida

Edward W. Chance Reserve - Coker Prairie Tract

Edward W. Chance Reserve - Coker Prairie Tract

Florida

FloridaRAMA

FloridaRAMA

St. Petersburg, Florida

Museum featuring exhibits and installations from local artists.

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

St. Petersburg, Florida

Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

Manatee Viewing Center

Manatee Viewing Center

Apollo Beach, Florida

Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens.

The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium

Tampa, Florida

Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.

Henry B. Plant Museum

Henry B. Plant Museum

Tampa, Florida

Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art.

Solomon's Castle

Solomon's Castle

Ona, Florida

The artist himself gives tours of his aluminum castle & collection of art made from recycled items.

Whimzeyland

Whimzeyland

Safety Harbor, Florida

Quirky, colorful, mosaic-filled outdoor display created from recycled (plastic, glass) materials.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa, Florida

Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions.

Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World

Plant City, Florida

Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation.

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