Bradenton, a great place in the sun!

Jim
Bradenton, a great place in the sun!

Entertainment & Activities

Where to go, what to do in Bradenton, Florida! I have seen signs that say "Keep Bradenton Weird." Do not let that keep you away, especially if you have small children. Weird is Baby Boomers doing their 60-70's thing! Never seen anything that caused me to worry!
I love baseball, the field is clean, and the food is very good. The Pittsburgh Pirates have trained. there since 1927. There are five MlB teams also training in the general area so you have a good chance to see your team also.
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McKechnie Stadium
1611 9th St W
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I love baseball, the field is clean, and the food is very good. The Pittsburgh Pirates have trained. there since 1927. There are five MlB teams also training in the general area so you have a good chance to see your team also.
This is a MUST! Great burgers (and not skinny!). Clean, can eat out on a picnic table. Especially good if you have a little spare time to our marvelous sunsets! Fast service, great selection of food and beer. Actually serve soft drinks in a bottle! I would expect Frankie and Annette to be seated next to me!
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Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf Dr
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This is a MUST! Great burgers (and not skinny!). Clean, can eat out on a picnic table. Especially good if you have a little spare time to our marvelous sunsets! Fast service, great selection of food and beer. Actually serve soft drinks in a bottle! I would expect Frankie and Annette to be seated next to me!

Restaurants

Where I like to eat
Great food. Fast, polite service, great price.
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Thai Palace
4756 Cortez Rd W
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Great food. Fast, polite service, great price.
Great place to stop after an arts tour. Good food, reasonable!
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예술촌
1227 12th St W
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Great place to stop after an arts tour. Good food, reasonable!
Great place to take kids for a quick, inexpensive buffet for a broad variety of taste. Staff is courteous and attentive. Food is good. I like to eat there before I go out the beach to watch sunset
Grand Buffet
4848 14th St W
Great place to take kids for a quick, inexpensive buffet for a broad variety of taste. Staff is courteous and attentive. Food is good. I like to eat there before I go out the beach to watch sunset
I love the Tex-Mex here. A short drive away. Service is prompt and frequently have live music.
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
1603 N Tamiami Trail
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I love the Tex-Mex here. A short drive away. Service is prompt and frequently have live music.
I love the seafood here. My special friend and her children enjoy it as well. Clam chowder and shrimp are fantastic. Go at dusk and you can stand and see the Dolphins.
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge St
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I love the seafood here. My special friend and her children enjoy it as well. Clam chowder and shrimp are fantastic. Go at dusk and you can stand and see the Dolphins.

Sightseeing

I like to go to the beach for the gorgeous sunset and hear the waves after dark. But don't sell it short in the day!
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Manatee Beach Park
Florida 64
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I like to go to the beach for the gorgeous sunset and hear the waves after dark. But don't sell it short in the day!
You can learn much about the area and it's rich and diverse history.
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W
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You can learn much about the area and it's rich and diverse history.
This is a great museum for younger children. It is very informative and hands-on whereby even my twenty-eight year-old son was learning things. Laid-back atmosphere without huge crowds so children can run a bit.
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모트해양연구소&아쿠아리움
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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This is a great museum for younger children. It is very informative and hands-on whereby even my twenty-eight year-old son was learning things. Laid-back atmosphere without huge crowds so children can run a bit.

Arts & Culture

There are several galleries and homes that wold constitute a self-guided tour. There is also a used record store that is really cool. Bradenton has a reputation for being "out there" and this is clearly why. But then again, if it is just like home, why come? Grateful Dead anyone?
art district
1012 12th Ave W
There are several galleries and homes that wold constitute a self-guided tour. There is also a used record store that is really cool. Bradenton has a reputation for being "out there" and this is clearly why. But then again, if it is just like home, why come? Grateful Dead anyone?

Shopping

The food is good and varied. Store caters to folks who want a bit upscale diet without the fancy prices. Friendly staff and courteous service.
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Publix Super Market at Bradenton Commons
4651 Cortez Rd W
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The food is good and varied. Store caters to folks who want a bit upscale diet without the fancy prices. Friendly staff and courteous service.

Parks & Nature

What to say? There is a museum and fort to tour. Learn about antique weapons. ( my passion!). Learn about the early settlers in the area. Fabulous beach that nobody knows about! White sand, little snack shop. There is a fee but small.
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포트 데소토 공원
Fort De Soto Park
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What to say? There is a museum and fort to tour. Learn about antique weapons. ( my passion!). Learn about the early settlers in the area. Fabulous beach that nobody knows about! White sand, little snack shop. There is a fee but small.
It is right in Bradenton and documents the mission of Hernando DeSoto, one of the first Spanish explorers of our country. Very informative with live demonstrations daily. Full disclosure: I an an NPS Living History/Weapons Demonstrator back home so I am biased. Pyrate Week in just after Mothers Day!
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데소토 국립 기념 공원
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy
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It is right in Bradenton and documents the mission of Hernando DeSoto, one of the first Spanish explorers of our country. Very informative with live demonstrations daily. Full disclosure: I an an NPS Living History/Weapons Demonstrator back home so I am biased. Pyrate Week in just after Mothers Day!
This park has it all, walking trials, tennis courts, baseball diamonds field house. Great if you just want to walk and get to know the place.
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G T 브레이 레크리에이션 센터
5502 33rd Ave Dr W
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This park has it all, walking trials, tennis courts, baseball diamonds field house. Great if you just want to walk and get to know the place.
This beach, which does require a car to get to, is listed as one of the best in the world by Conde Nast. There are no amenities there and you might have to get there early but it is gorgeous. Unspoiled. Might be good at night also.
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Longboat Key
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This beach, which does require a car to get to, is listed as one of the best in the world by Conde Nast. There are no amenities there and you might have to get there early but it is gorgeous. Unspoiled. Might be good at night also.
Anna Maria is the flagship beach on the island. Parking is an issue but there is easy public transportation available. White sand, quiet, unspoiled, idyllic. WOW!
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf Dr
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Anna Maria is the flagship beach on the island. Parking is an issue but there is easy public transportation available. White sand, quiet, unspoiled, idyllic. WOW!