- The list below includes 135 free or cheap things to do in or near Bradenton, Florida, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Kayaking.
- From De Soto National Memorial to Riverwalk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bradenton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Ruskin and St. Pete Beach.
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Offering a little old world charm, Snook Haven Park Restaurant rests on the Myakka River. The menu includes local and regional cuisine such as gator bites, catfish and lots of barbecue.
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As one of the most popular parks in Largo, Largo Central Park offers an array of activities guests can enjoy. The park hosts a weekly farmers market, well-kept children's play area, cultural center and walking trails.
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The Largo Cultural Center is a center for the performance arts that also serves as a public gathering place and a cultural destination. The venue hosts musical performances, dance and theater productions, and weddings.
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Located within a 30,000 square-foot facility, the Largo Community Center is a complex filled with numerous amenities for the local community to enjoy. These include a fitness center, art room, studios, a ballroom, and numerous others.
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Roughly 12,000 years of powerful stories are told at the Tampa Bay History Center through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Guests can learn about the early exploration of Florida, learn about cattle drives, and view a replica 1920s era cigar store.
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Named for a state politician, John S Taylor Park measures 156.5 acres and features a 53-acre freshwater lake used for fishing and boating. The park provides a playground, a 1.8-mile trail, picnic facilities and a disc golf course.
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Highland Recreation Complex is a community owned and managed facility that features an indoor track, basketball courts, and a three-story playground. The facility also includes a fitness gym, private event rooms, and licensed pre-school as well.
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The Florida Aquarium is more than just a simple aquarium: besides the many species of fish and other marine wildlife, this is also the home of plenty of mammals and birds. It can also host special events.
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SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial & Museum Ship
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Located in a World War II steamship built in 1944, the SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship is a treat for history buffs of all ages. Still fully functional, visitors can explore all three levels of this cavernous ship.
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Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.