The area is brimming with scores of recreational options. You can opt for the traditional beach activities like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and parasailing with all the gear easily available on the beach. If you are an art aficionado a visit to the Art District in Downtown Bradenton should certainly be on the cards. You can also rent a bike or a canoe to see the natural gems that surround Bradenton. The Manatee is by far the county’s favorite mammal so the Lake Manatee State Recreation area is aptly named; it provides 550 acres of untouched scenic beauty and is perfect for a leisurely picnic . You an even rent a boat to take you through the little nooks of the area that play home to diverse wildlife or indulge in some fishing. Other parks in the area are the Katie Peirola Sunset Park which as the name suggest is acclaimed for its sunset and Herb Dolan Park which offers the most extensive view of Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay
Bradenton has a host of culinary paradises to choose from. For home style cooking The Gathering Place is the best. The SunHouse Restaurant and Bar serves lip smacking sea food delicacies cooked in Caribbean style. If you have a sweet tooth what better than crepes to satiate it; head to the Island Creperie for the best crepes in town. If Italian food is on your mind OMA Pizza and Italian Restaurant serve tantalizing delicacies and finally the Bradenton Bach Pier & Cafe, the name says it all, the freshest catch of the day and the backdrop of the sun disappearing into the ocean add a glass of wine to it and that’s the stuff heavens are made of.

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