Waterford Travel Guide
Palmetto
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.
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.
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.
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
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Top hotels in Waterford
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
I stayed the week with 3 teenage girls who had the time of their lives. We felt very safe, there was so much to do & the beach was absolutely gorgeous. All of the restaurants were excellent. The Italian Palms Court was our favorite. We never left the resort. Very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
It had a microwave and mini fridge in the room. Parking was easy and the staff was friendly. Nice pool. It has a bar also. I did not go to the bar, but it looked nice.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Check-in took 30 minutes or more, but everything else was great!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
We did not use the facilities of this "resort", so I will not comment on them. We had to kick the door to get it open, every time we entered, it was so stuck that pushing didn't work. I took a shower and the water continually cycled from way too cold, to almost too hot to bear. Since I had to wash ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The breakfast was beyond excellent 👌 I appreciated getting texts asking how things were and if I needed anything. Prompt service when I did!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
I got a standard room for four people, and it was really small. No room anywhere to put any suitcases but other than that everything was excellent. Definitely will be going back and getting a bigger room next time.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford
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.
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.
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.
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.
