- 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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In a single or two-person kayak, explore the picturesque waters of Palma Sola Bay while keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins and manatees
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4903 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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Fish the Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Charters - Private Tours is a company that specializes in private near shore and inshore fishing charters near Holmes Beach. Some types of fish that can be caught on the trips include Flounder, Trout, and Snook.
8.5 Miles
At Anna Maria Island Beach Resort, visitors can enjoy a home style meal right on the beach or spend a day lounging in the sun. The resort features a mix of weekly entertainment from local musicians.
8.6 Miles
Island Gallery West offers a variety of art by talented local and regional artists. For nearly 25 years, the Gallery has offered paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry, pottery, and stained glass and currently displays the works of nearly 30 artists.
8.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy deep sea fishing charters with Captain Vern Bratvold at Sea Pro Sportfishing. Their trips target a wide variety of fish including snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna, mahi mahi, and king mackerel.
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Captain Mark Howard pilots a 23 ft. Hydrasport 230 Baybolt through waters around Anna Maria Island. Charter full or half day excursions through inshore, backwater, and near shore waters for snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, cobia, grouper, and many other species.
8.6 Miles
Holmes Beach is a city on Anna Maria Island that has crystal clear water and white sand. There are lifeguards on duty as well as an eatery on the beach, a playground for small children and volleyball for big kids.
8.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy surfing, fishing, sunbathing, supervised swimming, boating, and various other recreational activities at Coquina Beach. Dolphins can be seen in the area and the beach also features a playground, picnic tables, and concessions.
8.7 Miles
As a prime bird watching destination, Leffis Key Preserve offers visitors a scenic view of the region's mangroves. Among the native birds that live in this preserve are ibis, pelicans, cardinals, egrets, and many more species.
8.9 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.
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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.