Visit Bay Colony
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moccasin Wallow Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palmetto at Moccasin Wallow Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Top hotels in Bay Colony
Kompose Boutique Hotel
The kindness of the ladies behind the counter!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Staff always greet with a smile
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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
Island Grand at TradeWinds
We had an amazing time at the resort. It was nice that our boys who are 18 and 15 could go do there own thing while my wife and me could enjoy the beach. They played bags and used their skim boards. Staff was really good as well.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Rooms were very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Carlisle Inn
Lovely hotel! So clean and comfortable. The free breakfast makes it even better. We highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Colony
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum.
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.
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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
