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.
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.
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Palmetto with a visit to Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly 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
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
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Bay Colony
Kompose Boutique Hotel
"We had a pleasant stay the room was clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly The restaurant and bar was great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"This is a wonderful family resort."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Everything was great about the place. The location, staff, and even the breakfast they offered."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Arrived the week after Mother’s Day. Despite calling ahead due to disabled child and being told a room would be ready arrived and the only room ready was a 200$ up charge. WiFi did not work the entirety of the stay. Hotel did not have washcloths despite asking for them multiple times. Room was still ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"Great staff and hotel. We felt like we were staying in by gone era of ol’ Florida,"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"Clean is good staff very friendly beach view is Noisy from the construction going on Bar good"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Colony
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.
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.
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.
