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.
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.
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.
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.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
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
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Top hotels in Waterford
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Hotel is an absolute gem! From the moment I arrived, everything felt stylish, clean, and welcoming. The rooms are modern, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, and the overall vibe of the hotel is both relaxing and upbeat.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Staff was great
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The view from our balcony ocean view was awesome! We enjoyed the many different restaurants and activities.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Impressive property, great amenities, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Beds were comfortable. Staff was attentive. Overall a bit pricy for what you get. Did not get wrlcome bag. Drinks snd food good but pricy. Need a shuttle to beach and spring training gsmes.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Don CeSar
Don Cesar was beautiful as always. We stay here often. But I have noticed in this visit and the last few that customer service is declining. For example for this trip, no one felt warm or welcoming, I understand they were very busy but when you’re paying $600-700 a nice 5 star hotel; the service ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Premium Outlets and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park.
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 Andersen Race Park.
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 County Agricultural Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
