Bay Colony Travel Guide
Palmetto
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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.
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.
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 seaside 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
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Anna Maria Island: Sandbar and Shelling Trip
Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Top hotels in Bay Colony
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Beach is beautiful, staff aided in reserving us beach chairs and setting up an umbrella
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Parking was safe and easily accessible. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
everyone was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Loved everything about skybeach. Staff was amazing, luma was perfect and the private beach was the best ever. We will be back next April with a larger crowd
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Amazing staff, beautiful views and very clean!!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Amenities are great. On site dining is wonderful. Loved Pete’s and Palm Court. The staff was amazing. Greatnlocation
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Village Historical Park 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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
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.
