De Soto National Memorial is a historic and protected site Bradenton located in United States.
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton , FL 34209 United States
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 .
Great place to explore, dogs are welcome! Very informative about its history with the native Americans
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.
Our consider this a must see if you're in the area! Old cannons and the old port that wants guarded Tampa Bay !
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
This is the view from the benches of the open water
Take the trail down along the water, we saw a pod of dolphins out there today . 7-14-13
Our dog loves the beach here! It’s her happy place.
Great dog friendly beach
Come in the morning. The bugs will eat you alive in the evening!
Beautiful and quiet
Another hidden gem . Free kayak tours
Watch out for the jellyfish ...
Something different
North beach was amazing, not so overly crowded. Beach can be deep enough, and lots of sand bars - Tamara Trixia Wright
This is an incredible place. Best part it’s free parking free to walk the trails best pictures from the tower. It is well worth the time to walk all the way up to the top level. - Edie Somerville
My Seafood Jumbalaya was delicious. The outside patio, along the Manatee River, was beautiful. - David Hey