Top rated Historic sites in Bradenton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historic sites in Bradenton

Experience the best that Bradenton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 21 places from Historic site category.

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Marjorie-Kinnan Rawlings House

Historical place

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful slice of old Florida.

4.90 (172 reviews) (~224.16 km from centre)

Conservation Foundation Gulf Coast

Charity

4.80 (121 reviews) (~33.96 km from centre)

El Retiro

Historical place

4.80 (108 reviews) (~109.5 km from centre)

Koreshan State Park

State park

Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams.

4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~140.29 km from centre)

Museum of Military History

History museum

The story of the U.S. military is told via relics, photographs & personal stories at this museum.

4.70 (885 reviews) (~141.04 km from centre)

DeBary Hall Historic Site

Historical place

👍👍 This was a delightful find and as a local I should have been here much sooner. Surprisingly, it’s the beginning of bike week and this place was very quiet. The grounds and house are well preserved, with well presented rooms. If tours are available we recommend the tour. Lots of history learned by li...

4.70 (293 reviews) (~197.48 km from centre)

Seminole Rest

Historical place

👍👍 This is such a Peaceful location to walk around or even sit on a bench and have a picnic lunch. There are several landmark information signs. The buildings are, unfortunately, closed due to COVID at this time. The History provided about the Timucuan Indians is interesting. Thank You for taking Your...

4.70 (272 reviews) (~228.54 km from centre)

Bongoland Ruins

Historical place

👍👍 Beautiful gardens to wonder and relax. Children were laughing, elderly were strolling. Birthday pictures were taken. Magical for me. It's free and they ask for donations. It's a must see.

4.70 (264 reviews) (~238.59 km from centre)

Burroughs Home and Gardens

Historical place museum

Stately home with Georgian revival architecture, offering guided tours & event rentals.

4.70 (259 reviews) (~117.9 km from centre)

Dr. Phillips House, Orlando Fl .

Wedding venue

Part of Courtyard at Lake Lucerne, Orlando's only 19th-century shingle-style mansion hosts events.

4.70 (228 reviews) (~164.75 km from centre)

Visit Mount Dora

Festival

👍👍 Mt. Dora is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Away from the bustle of the city and theme parks, it has a perfectly quaint, warm and historic feel to spend a leisurely day in. I highly recommend coming during one of the many festivals be it Art, Holiday, Flowers or Food. Just enough to do t...

4.70 (161 reviews) (~171.17 km from centre)

Spruce Bluff Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 EXCELLENT piece of local history!!!! Shaded, easy walk. 1:15 minutes. Trail is well marked, flat, dry and hard packed. Beautiful old boardwalks over the wetlands, with amazing vantage points. Google the park to download the tour. Picnic table at the entrance is your only spot to sit for a snack. The...

4.70 (58 reviews) (~222.99 km from centre)

Micanopy Historical Society Museum

History museum

👍👍 Fun facts! Run by dedicated historians.

4.60 (163 reviews) (~225.22 km from centre)

Paleo Hammock Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Dog friendly: yes Trail is wide, flat, sand/dirt,grass with occasional tree roots. Sun/shade mix. This is also a horse trail so watch your step. We heard insects and an airplane overhead; otherwise, it was quiet. We saw evidence of wild hogs and/or armadillos that had dug up the trail. We did not m...

4.60 (69 reviews) (~201.32 km from centre)

Old Fort Park

Park

Coastal nature site housing the ruins of an ancient fort whose origins are shrouded in mystery.

4.50 (626 reviews) (~234.67 km from centre)

Smallwood Store

Museum

👍👍 This place is a total gem for history enthusiasts or anyone who likes looking around at antique oddities. This area in general feels so remote and special and has all kinds of fascinating history (we also did the Smallwood Store's boat tour, which was guided by Gary, whose family has lived in the a...

4.50 (462 reviews) (~223.12 km from centre)

Sebring Downtown Historic District

Historical place

4.50 (137 reviews) (~111.78 km from centre)

Fort Foster State Historic Site

State park

This state park features a river with Class II rapids for fishing, canoeing & other activities.

4.50 (96 reviews) (~80.29 km from centre)

Donald B. Moore Preserve

Park

👍👍 Fun little course great for putters and approach discs.

4.50 (87 reviews) (~219.78 km from centre)

D.J. Wilcox Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A lovely little stroll offering a 2 mile hike along the Indian River Estuary and another 1 mile walk in the adjoining hammock - there are separate entrances to the preserve, with one giving access to the entirety of the trail and the other limited to the hammock, so consult your map before deciding...

4.40 (127 reviews) (~219.15 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Bradenton, United States