Aerial view of a wooden boardwalk curving through lush green mangrove forests next to open blue water, with a distant bridge on the horizon.

Downtown Bradenton

Discover the Friendly City

Downtown Bradenton sits along the Manatee River just minutes from Palmetto Marriott. A flourishing arts community, world-class museums, a beautiful riverfront, and neighborhoods full of local character make it one of Florida’s most rewarding Gulf Coast cities to explore.

Explore Like A Local

Discover more ways to experience the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast, from local dining and shopping to outdoor adventures and hidden gems.

A man and a woman walk along a shallow, sandy shoreline under a bright blue sky framed by lush tropical green foliage in the foreground.