De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial is a historic and protected site Bradenton located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (941) 792-0458

  • Website

    nps.gov/deso

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    desotonps

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  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton , FL 34209 United States

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Brennen Collier

Excellent for anything you would ever want to do outdoors! I have made many fond memories here doing picnics or even just walking around on the nature trail .

MLe B

Great place to explore, dogs are welcome! Very informative about its history with the native Americans

Bernadette "Berni" Volkmann

Great place to take a walk, and enjoy the Manatee river . Educational film at the visitors center, is well worth watching. It details DeSoto's journey from Spain to FL,and southeast U.S.

John Davis Rorer

Our consider this a must see if you're in the area! Old cannons and the old port that wants guarded Tampa Bay !

C-SPAN

On May 30, 1539 Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto came to start a colony for the King of Spain , Charles V. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video with Park Ranger Dan Stephens for more info. Read more

Edie Somerville

This is the view from the benches of the open water

Wyatt Richardson

Take the trail down along the water, we saw a pod of dolphins out there today . 7-14-13

Anuradha Yusuf

Our dog loves the beach here! It’s her happy place.

Kate B

Great dog friendly beach

Jennifer Collette

Come in the morning. The bugs will eat you alive in the evening!

Si Wei

Beautiful and quiet

Thomas

Another hidden gem . Free kayak tours

Amie Miller

Watch out for the jellyfish ...

Sara Preziosi

Something different

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