- 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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Outer-space-themed fun center with laser tag, black-light mini golf, and bounce-house obstacle course
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A baseball stadium built in 1989, Ed Smith Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Baltimore Orioles. The stadium offers picnic and party facilities, a lounge, three climate-controlled suites and a cafe with food and drinks.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Opened in 1988, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre is a comedy club that hosts numerous comedians and events. The theatre includes an on-site restaurant with a full bar, valet parking, and a 4200 square foot comedy showroom.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.