Downtown Palmetto Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Bradenton Area Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your travels in Palmetto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
You can take time to visit Terra Ceia Preserve State Park during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunrises.
Andersen Race Park
Take the family on an outing to Andersen Race Park during your trip to Palmetto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Emerson Point Preserve
You can take time to visit Emerson Point Preserve during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island
Top hotels in Downtown Palmetto

Kompose Boutique Hotel
room was clean, staff was exceptional. when we got off the elevator to our floor there was a bad smell that was there our entire stay. cleaner mixed with a funk. the pool area and hay tub leaves a lot to be desired but for a night or two it's a great choice.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Beautiful facility. Very relaxing. Staff is awesome. Beach is amazing!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The hot tub on one side of the property was much warmer than the other side. The property as a whole was in a good location, easy access to the beach and restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
We had a nice stay! The room was cleaned daily however, supplies other than towels were never refilled (no coffee supplies or hand towels for the kitchenette area). The staff was very nice, helpful! The resort, in general, is beautiful! Unfortunately, there were many renovations going on that seemed ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Sirata St. Pete Beach
Wonderful staff—especially Glen—and a great location steps from the beach. Loved the suite with balcony.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The rooms were super clean, the staff texted and checked in on us daily seeing if we needed anything. They have two restaurants on site and a great big pool.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palmetto

Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.

Riviera Dunes
Riviera Dunes might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bay Colony
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay Colony and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Ellenton Premium Outlets.

Waterford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waterford and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

Imperial Lakewood's
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imperial Lakewood's and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

Regency Oaks
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regency Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
