Bay Colony Travel Guide
Palmetto


Visit Bay Colony
Things to do

Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass

Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Top hotels in Bay Colony

Kompose Boutique Hotel

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

Island Grand at TradeWinds

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"Absolutely loved our stay here. The pool area was great for the kids. The Tiki hut next door made for some good times. The rooms were clean and all in all it was pretty quiet. Nice place for a quick get away this weekend. Definitely will be back."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Lido Beach Resort

Sirata St. Pete Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Rum Runners was nice to get lunch or dinner. Prices were high."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Bay Colony
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 Manatee County Agricultural Museum and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature 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.

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 Moccasin Wallow Golf Club 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 Moccasin Wallow Golf Club and Ellenton Premium Outlets.

