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 beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
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.
Things to do
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise
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
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great view.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sirata St. Pete Beach
Room was perfect I would’ve like to had a heads up about parking price was ridiculous expensive and no supervision what so ever as much as we guess have to pay other thatn that great place
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The staff was very helpful, the room was clean and breakfast offer many different items. My only disappointment was the lack of communication about when the restaurant and bar were going to be closed.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
This hotel was charming and immaculate. The staff was also very pleasant.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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 Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
