Palmetto Historic District Travel Guide
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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 riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
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.
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

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island
Top hotels in Palmetto Historic District

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful place, great rooms however the bed wasn’t comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The bathrooms need to be re-done. There is a shower curtain that does NOT work to keep the water in the shower area. As a result, water gets all over the floor, and there is mold on the baseboards in the bathroom, near the shower. This is not good. Also, adding an inexpensive bar or hook for the ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Staff, amenities, grounds.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was nice but small area for coffee and sink Find it insulting that they charge you $25 to park your own car- not valet. Like u have any other choice if you drove to resort. At the room price and resort fee- parking should be free!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
clean room, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, was able to hold our luggage all day once we checked out. Property was clean and so close to beach!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
clean, was freezing out couldn’t go outside for any resort amenities, but had to pay for them but was a nice huge breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmetto Historic District

Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, 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.

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.

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 Terra Ceia Preserve State 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 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 Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
