Best 189 things to do in Bradenton, FL

Rent cornhole for easy, all-ages beach-day fun

Play Slammo at the beach with a 1–7 day rental

Rent a street-legal 8-passenger golf cart with delivery included

Rent a beach cruiser with delivery, helmet, and lock included

Ride a 13-mile historic railroad excursion in open-air or air-conditioned cars.

Visit the gift shop and model railroad display in Parrish

Take the controls of a locomotive for an hour

Savor Sarasota’s flavors and history in one unforgettable afternoon!

Taste your way through Downtown Sarasota with a guided history walk

Eat your way through historic downtown Sarasota with four restaurant stops

Explore Sarasota's historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks on a 90-minute air-conditioned trolley ride.

See Sarasota’s Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern architecture by van

Join an interactive circus-themed whodunnit on a rolling Sarasota trolley

Ride a Sarasota metaphysical trolley tour with sound healing and mini tarot readings

Sing 70s & 80s hits on a trolley with a bar stop at 99 Bottles

Experience marine life up close on a comfortable pontoon cruise for all ages.

Cruise Sarasota Bay to Big Pass for Gulf sunset views

Fish 11–14 miles offshore with gear, bait, and license included

Experience custom deep sea fishing with comfort and flexibility on a private charter.

Pedal kayak Sarasota Bay to seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Paddle Jim Neville Marine Preserve to water-only Midnight Pass Beach

Launch from Turtle Beach and paddle to Midnight Pass