De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial · Bradenton, Florida
A 26-acre memorial in Bradenton, Florida commemorating the 1539 landing of Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, whose expedition was the first major European exploration of the southeastern United States. The site features a half-mile nature trail through coastal mangroves, a visitor center with artifacts and exhibits, and seasonal living history demonstrations of 16th-century Spanish life.
8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton, Florida, 34209, United States
Open daily 9 AM - 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
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