Best 705 things to do in Bradenton, FL

Experience dolphins, sandbars, and a relaxing sunset cruise in the bays of Anna Maria Island.

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and a Florida state park stop

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and beach time on a private boat

Cruise Sarasota Bay on a private dolphin eco tour aboard the Anna Maria Explorer

Cruise Anna Maria Sound at sunset on a 2-hour dolphin-watching boat ride

Customize a private cruise for sandbars, islands, and waterfront stops

Customize a private 3–6 hour cruise to Egmont or Passage Key with snorkeling and sightseeing led by experienced captains

Private Gulf cruise with sunset views and chances to spot marine life

A private sunset cruise with Gulf views, wildlife searching, and a possible sandbar stop

Practice yoga on a paddleboard and connect with nature in a tranquil setting.

Explore mangrove tunnels by kayak or paddleboard with experienced guides in Neal Preserve.

Cruise to a local sandbar and swim or snorkel

Cruise the Gulf and back bay to look for dolphins and seasonal manatees

Cruise into the evening and watch the sunset from the water

Set your own course for sandbars, swims, and open-water exploring

Sip mimosas while cruising Sarasota Bay and watching for dolphins

Sip mimosas on Sarasota Bay while looking for dolphins

Visit the gift shop and model railroad display in Parrish

Join a marshal-protected train ride with a robbery twist

Ride an enclosed coach to a pumpkin patch with games, hay rides, and pumpkin picking

Ride an open-air train to the pumpkin patch for games, hay rides, and pumpkin picking

Assigned First-Class Seats for a Pumpkin Patch Rail Trip