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Manatee Village Historical Park

1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
941 749 7165
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Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Bradenton
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Visited this park recently and were very pleasantly surprised. kids really enjoyed Bat's boat barn where they used old fashioned tools to their... more »
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Bradenton, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Quite a number of local historic buildings moved onto the site. Often times demonstrations of old time sugaring, boat building etc. More

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Melbourne, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Quick visit...be sure to ask for the key to go to the old cemetary More

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Terra Ceia, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

Don't go out of your way for this, but if you're in the area it is quite interesting. We wnet to a wedding in the old chapel-- very romantic. More

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Palm Beach Gardens
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

A 35 year assemblage of 10 or so structures and a train engine, all from the local area. Excellent self guiding brochure with appropriate related history. Church is the center of many weddings. Free admission but you will feel like making a small donation to this attraction because it is so well done. Probably allow 1 hour. Located right on... More

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Hudson, Florida
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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free , quaint,small but nice historical site,kinda neat to see how cortez traveled,and all the history that went with it More

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palmetto fl
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6 reviews 6 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
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Excellent volunteer guide. Many facets of history with actual items used over centuries, from agriculture to Civil War to education (actual one room school house with desks and student papers preserved) to personal donations from early settler's families. More

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Bradenton, Florida
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011
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The farm home, church, school, store and more. Plan on 3 to 4 hours to tour this great attraction. You will understand how the early Floridians coped. Great place! More

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Cincinnati
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

This park is well worth the visit. Informative and interesting. More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2010
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This village was so interesting. The kids loved it as well as us adults. We can't wait to go back again next time we are in town. More

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