A variety of Restaurants are available throughout the Downtown, Anna Maria and Longboat Key.

McCabe’s Irish Pub

302 12th Street West

941-896-3126

Bistro Café

100 Riverfront Dr.

941-747-3727

Bradenton Scoop Ice Cream Parlor

902 Manatee Ave East

941-757-0953

Central Café

906 Manatee Ave East

941-757-0050

Corwin's Ice Cream & Smoothies

1000 1st Avenue West

941-748-3433

Council's Bradenton Recreation

536 Old Main Street

941-746-8350

Fav's Italian Cucina

419 Old Main Street

941-708-3287

Corks Cigar Bar

424 Old Main Street

941-744-2589

Ferraro's Pizza

817 14th Street West

941-747-9900

Jeanne's Bistro & Coffee

316 12th Main Street

941-896-3998

Latte Luna

2715 Manatee Ave.

941-745-2444

Lost Kangaroo Pub

406 12th Street West

941-747-8114

Market on Main Street

312 12th Street West

941-254-4973

Pier 22

1200 1st Ave W

941-748-8087

Robin's Downtown Cafe

428 Old Main Street

941-747-8899

Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar

801 Riverside Dr. East

941-746-8700

The B'Towne Coffee Company

440 Old Main Street

941-745-3100

The Connection Cafe

1207 3rd Ave W

941-251-4954

The Grill at O'Bricks

427 Old Main Street

941-896-8860

The Loaded Barrel Tavern

450 Old Main Street

941-745-8433

Theresa's Family Restaurant

608 14th Street West

941-747-7066

YachtSea Grille

101 Riverfront Blvd.

941-896-9660

Anna Maria/Bradenton Beach/Longboat Key

SandBar

Anna Maria

941-778-0444

Beach House

North Bradenton Beach

941-779-2222

Mar-Vista

Longboat Key

941-383-2392

VILLAGE OF THE ARTS RESTAURANTS

Arts & Eats

House # 51

1114 12th Street West

941-201-6647

Bonni Bakes

House # 8

932 12th Street West

941-746-6647

Charisma Café

House #17

1004 10th Avenue West

941-748-8203

Motorworks Brewing

1014 9th St W

941-567-6218

Ortygia Sicilian Cuisine

House #116

1418 13th Street West

941-741-8646

Retrobaked

House #12

933 12th St. W.

941-713-3051

ATTRACTIONS

South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Manatee Aquarium - explore the history of the region through exhibits, artifacts and fossils dating back to the Pleistocene era. The museum is home to the Bishop Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Aquarium, where Snooty – the oldest living manatee resides.

Bishop Planetarium: A state-of-the-science, all-digital full dome planetarium/theater. Parker Manatee Aquarium: See Snooty in the museum’s 60,000-gallon, multilevel manatee aquatic refuge. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. On the first Saturday of each month the complex will be open until 9 p.m. Information: 941-746-4131 201 10th St. W.

Village of the Arts - More than 40 galleries and studios exhibiting all forms of art from cookies, jams and pizza to ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photos, sculptures and more. Art walks are held the first Friday and Saturday of each month. Most galleries are open each Friday and Saturday. Between 14th and Ninth streets west, and between Ninth and 17th avenues west, Bradenton

Mixon Fruit Farms - Mixon Fruit Farms offers more than just oranges, tangerines and grapefruit. Ride the Orange Blossom Express Tram through the grove 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday October-May. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m Closed Sundays 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton 941-748-5829

Florida Maritime Museum – Come explore Florida’s rich maritime heritage from pre-Columbian settlements to the modern era. FMM is nestled in a beautiful 1912 schoolhouse on almost 4 acres of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez. They’re open Tues-Sat, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit them at 4415 119th St. West. For more information, or to contact them about group tours, call (941) 708-6120.

Florida Railroad Museum – Open on weekends, the museum is where you can take hour-and-a-half rides on historic rail equipment. Trips depart twice daily. There also are special themed rides throughout the year, including the North Pole Express at Christmastime.

Manatee Village Historical Site - See a Cracker-style home, a one-room schoolhouse and a church dating back to 1889. The exhibits "Pioneer Voice", "Vintage Vogue - Part I", and "Jr. Cow Hunters Corner" are historical displays featuring a hands-on children’s activity area. Come explore what life was like for the early pioneers of Manatee County. Park buildings include a chapel, a general store and the first courthouse in Manatee County. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Admission is free; guided tours. Information: 941-749-1800. 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton

DeSoto National Memorial - On a swelteringly hot day in May 1539, Spaniard Hernando de Soto splashed ashore at Tampa Bay intent on capturing the riches of La Florida. Over a period of four years, he was welcomed and opposed by Native Americans that included intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery. The park includes a half-mile, self-guided nature trail that winds through a display of native plants. Admission is free. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the visitor center. (north end of 75th St. West) .

Robinson Preserve-1704 99th Street N.W.Tucked into the corner of Northwest Bradenton, Robinson Preserve includes 487 acres of coastal saltern, marsh, and mangrove habitat. These systems attract a variety of rare wildlife, presenting careful observers with an opportunity to see rare bird life in their natural environment.

TreeUmph! Adventure Course -21805 Ste Road 70

Swing into action on ziplines, hanging nets, bungee swings, swinging logs and foot bridges at the Southwest Florida only elevated adventure park.

RiverWalk- 101 Water Front Drive

Enjoy a unique outdoor gathering place with a large playground, splash pad for kids, and skate park and outdoor living room.

McKechnie Field- 1611 9t Street W.

Originally built in 1923 the baseball field is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and home to the Bradenton Marauders minor league team.

Dakin Dairy Farms - 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251 -(941) 322-2802

Dakin Dairy Farms entertains & educates the on their 1000 acre sustainable family farm with Farm Tours, Birthday Parties, Fall Corn Maze, Hayrides, Bottle Feeding Calves, Pig Races, butter making and Dakin product tastings. Farm Market Gift Shop & Café open all year. Season opens the 1st Saturday of October with an annual Festival “4 Life” and closes the 1st Saturday of June with an annual Dakin “Dairy Day” Festival celebrating National Dairy Month. Public Tours Available October – 1st Sat. in June: Wednesday & Friday: 12 noon, Saturday’s: 10am, 12pm & 3pm, Scheduled Groups of 25 or More: Tuesday – Saturday.

BRADENTON BEACHES

Anna Maria Beach For those who seek the sunset, this is the place to lounge on the sand as the sun sinks below the horizon in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by good restaurants, quaint shops and some of the best views around.

Coquina Beach Located on the south end of Anna Maria Island, this is the longest stretch of beach in the area. It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers to see local birds and a variety of subtropical fish swimming just off the shore.

Whitney Beach Found on Longboat Key, just down from Anna Maria Island, this is known as one of the area’s more secluded spots. So if you’re in the mood for the feeling that a private island conjures, this is a great.

Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach to play a game of beach volleyball, splash in the waves, or just walk down lively Main Street. This beach extends north from Coquina and Cortez beaches and includes a shaded parking lot and long views up and down the coastline.

Holmes Beach Holmes Beach is located in a residential area, and doesn’t provide facilities, but it’s a nice, peaceful stretch of sand. Because parking is limited to side streets, things are quieter here.

M&B

Wedding Day