- Our list of the best things to do in Bradenton Beach, Florida, features the top 211 nearby activities — including 117 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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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.
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1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Sponsors of several events, Sarasota Sailing Squadron offers many benefits and amenities to their members. This includes rentals of kayaks and paddleboards, along with youth programs, sailing instruction and racing competitions.
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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.
12.6 Miles
At Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, visitors can see nationally recognized musicians, dancers, comedians, Broadway performers, and more. The main auditorium seats 1741 people at capacity and has an orchestra pit.
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.
13.1 Miles
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.
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.
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The Sarasota Wine Club is a local wine bar that offers over 100 different selections of wines to choose from during a visit. In addition to wines, the bar also offers some foods, appetizers, and live music to enjoy.
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.