De Soto National Memorial, Bradenton

Name: De Soto National Memorial
Address: 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton, 34209-9748, United States
Telephone: +1 941-792-0458

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De Soto National Memorial, in Manatee County 5 miles west of Bradenton, Florida, commemorates the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto and the first extensive organized exploration by Europeans of what is now the southern United States. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1539 (485 years ago)Visitors per year: 240.2 thous.Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°31'25"N, 82°38'40"W

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8300 De Soto Memorial HighwayBradenton 34209-9748 United States

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+1 941-792-0458

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De Soto National Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LECOM Park, Palmetto Historical Park, South Florida Museum, Bradenton Area Convention Center.

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Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
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4.2 miE
Museum
Palmetto Historical Park, Palmetto
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4.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
South Florida Museum, Bradenton
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5.1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto
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4.2 miE
Museum
Manatee County Agricultural Museum, Palmetto
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4.3 miNE
Park
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, Palmetto
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1.1 miSW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Palma Sola Botanical Park, Bradenton
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Archaeological site, Native American architecture
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4.7 miE
27°29'58"N • 82°34'19"W
Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton
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Military museum, History museum, Museum
Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez
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Library
Bradenton Carnegie Library, Bradenton
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