- The list below includes 131 free or cheap things to do in or near Bradenton Beach, Florida, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mini Golf, Fishing and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Bradenton Beach to Anna Maria Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bradenton Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg and Ruskin.
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Nestled in Bradenton, Florida, Mixon Fruit Farms is a working produce farm, farm store and event venue. This attraction includes a wildlife refuge co-managed by the Florida Wildlife Care & Education Center. Tours are available.
11.0 Miles
Organizing kayaking trips to the region's major waterways, Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures offers visitors eco-tours where they can encounter dolphins, manatees, and tropical birds. One of the highlights of the trip is a path through a mangrove tunnel.
11.2 Miles
Originally established in 1939, the Sarasota Jungle Gardens feature more than 150 exotic animals, ranging from tropical birds to primates and crocodiles. The facility also offers daily wildlife shows featuring different kinds of animals.
11.4 Miles
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf is an 18 hole adventure golf (or miniature golf) course with a pirate theme. The golf course is populated with streams, caves, waterfalls, and tropical terrain.
11.9 Miles
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1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
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A working aquarium that hosts research scientists as well as the public, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium features a large menagerie of aquatic animals on display. The aquarium also features a number of hands-on educational exhibits.
12.9 Miles
Lido Beach is a 3,000 foot white-sand beach with lifeguards on duty year round. The beach is often busy and is suitable for a variety of beach activities such as sun bathing, swimming, and beach walking.
13.2 Miles
A discount movie theater, Parkway 8 Cinema shows first-run films in each of its eight theaters. They run discounts on matinees as well as deals on concession combo packages and other specials.
13.3 Miles
Sitting on an island peninsula on the waters of Sarasota Bay, Sarasota Bayfront Park offers highly a highly scenic and serene environment. It features a splash park and playground, as well as two waterfront restaurants.
13.4 Miles
Visitors can experience more than just rowing at Sea Life Kayak Adventures where everything is about the experience of feeling the water beneath the kayak, spotting wildlife all around, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
13.5 Miles
I Kayak Sarasota rents Kayaks, Standup Paddle Boards and offer Professional Guided Kayak Tours. They provide tours along the pristine waters of Sarasota Bay and give patrons the opportunity to view wildlife including dolphin, manatee and native birds.