- TripBuzz found 178 things to do with kids in or near Bradenton, Florida, including 153 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach and Bradenton Beach.
- From BeachHorses to Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, the Bradenton area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Farms & Ranches, Kayaking, Sailing and Movie Theaters.
- An historic town in Florida, Bradenton was established in the early 1900's. The city still has many of its older buildings standing including properties in the Braden Castle Park Historic District along with the old county courthouse and telephone company offices. The city is also home to the South Florida Museum, a planetarium and aquarium.
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Playing to over 190,000 guests per year, the Florida Studio Theatre, or FST, is located in the center of downtown Sarasota. The theater mixes a reverence for classical drama with contemporary, hip sensibilities.
11.5 Miles
81%
68 votes
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.
11.5 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.
11.5 Miles
Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 is a movie theater with 20 screens and stadium seating that features such amenities as 3D for certain movies and a game room in the lobby. Parking in the garage is free with ticket stub.
11.5 Miles
80%
5 votes
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., City Island, Sarasota, FL 34236
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The Sarasota Bay Explorers at Mote Aquarium offers visitors an up-close tour experience through the waters of Sarasota. The tours include dolphin watching, kayak tours, nature safaris and sea life encounter cruises.
11.6 Miles
A 36-lane bowling center, Sarasota Lanes offer open and league bowling along with birthday party hosting. The center provides a lounge with adult beverages, flat-screen televisions, pool tables, a pro shop and a snack bar.
11.7 Miles
Guests will find a lineup of indie and foreign films at the Burns Court Cinema, a non-profit independent local movie theater. Concessions include the usual movie fare as well as beer and wine.
11.9 Miles
17th Street Paw Park is a community dog park in Sarasota. The park features wide open, fenced in play areas for off-leash running, picnic areas and seating for dog owners and an agility course.
12.0 Miles
Hosting over 130,000 visitors annually, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a location that is home to a variety of exotic and tropical plants. Visitors commonly enjoy viewing the plant exhibits, the bonsai gardens, and the bamboo gardens.
12.8 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.