Best 283 things to do in Bradenton, FL

Rent a beach cruiser with delivery, helmet, and lock included

Cruise at sunset with a sandbar stop and a closing toast

Reserve a private 4-hour boat party for your bachelor or bachelorette group

Ride a 13-mile historic railroad excursion in open-air or air-conditioned cars.

Visit the gift shop and model railroad display in Parrish

Take the controls of a locomotive for an hour

Savor Sarasota’s flavors and history in one unforgettable afternoon!

Taste your way through Downtown Sarasota with a guided history walk

Eat your way through historic downtown Sarasota with four restaurant stops

Explore Sarasota's historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks on a 90-minute air-conditioned trolley ride.

See Sarasota’s Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern architecture by van

Join an interactive circus-themed whodunnit on a rolling Sarasota trolley

Sing 70s & 80s hits on a trolley with a bar stop at 99 Bottles

Sip signature cocktails and learn the stories behind Sarasota’s spirits

Experience marine life up close on a comfortable pontoon cruise for all ages.

Cruise Sarasota Bay to Big Pass for Gulf sunset views

Fish 11–14 miles offshore with gear, bait, and license included

Experience custom deep sea fishing with comfort and flexibility on a private charter.

Parasail with an 800 ft line and 14 minutes of flight time

Fly parasailing on a private trip for up to 12, with observer spots if space allows

Pedal kayak Sarasota Bay to seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with time for dolphins, a sandbar stop, and a swim