Downtown Bradenton & Riverwalk
Manatee County · 34205
A riverfront with the Bradenton Riverwalk, Old Main Street, the Bishop Museum and the Village of the Arts.
- Known for
- Riverfront, arts district
Manatee County
Bradenton & Manatee
Riverfront downtown, an artists' village, Gulf-side preserves and new communities north of the Manatee River.
Where is the new construction in Manatee County?
Mostly north of the Manatee River, in Parrish and North River, and along the SR-70 and SR-64 corridors around Lakewood Ranch.
4 areas
Where to live in Bradenton and Manatee
Typical price tiers:$ under ~$400K$$ ~$400K–$700K$$$ ~$700K–$1.5M$$$$ $1.5M+
West Bradenton & Palma Sola
Manatee County · 34209
Established bayside neighborhoods on the way to Anna Maria Island, near Robinson Preserve and Palma Sola Botanical Park.
- Known for
- Close to the beaches, preserves
Parrish & North River
Manatee County · 34219
North of the Manatee River, one of the region's fastest-growing areas, with large master-planned communities and new schools and retail.
- Known for
- New construction, large communities
Lakewood Ranch-adjacent east county
Manatee County · 34211 / 34202
The SR-70 and SR-64 corridors around the Ranch, including The Concession and newer builder communities.
- Golf
- The Concession (private)
- Known for
- Newer homes near Lakewood Ranch
Where to eat in Bradenton and Manatee
From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, the New York Times, Sarasota Magazine and local favorites.
French cooking and a deep wine list in a restored home.
Visit website ↗Chef Rich Knowles' global small plates.
Visit website ↗Chinese hot pot in Bradenton.
Visit website ↗Just-landed grouper and mullet on the docks.
Visit website ↗Fabio Viviani's Tuscan steakhouse near the Riverwalk.
Visit website ↗Waterfront seafood in the Cortez fishing village.
Find it on Google Maps ↗All 7 restaurants in Bradenton and Manatee →Things to do in Bradenton and Manatee →
What's on in Bradenton and Manatee
- Arts & Culture
Festival of the Skeletons
Nov 6 to Nov 7 · Day into evening
Village of the Arts, 1227 12th St W, BradentonManatee Co. - Festivals
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Nov 7 to Nov 29 · Weekends, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 SR-70 E, Myakka CityManatee Co. - Arts & Culture
The Bash at The Bishop
Sat, Nov 7 · 6–11 p.m.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, BradentonManatee Co.