Bay Colony Travel Guide
Palmetto
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.
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.
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.
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
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve
Top hotels in Bay Colony
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Really nice hotel! Clean and very comfortable beds!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Clean rooms courteous staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
I love staying here when I’m in Sarasota. The rooms are efficient. The work out facility is outstanding with circuit training, free weights, Peloton, stair master, tread. The breakfast is plentiful. The staff are friendly. And the price is excellent. A great value. I look forward to my next ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Super stay !!!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Loved our stay. There was construction but didn’t bother us. Kids loved the bingo and the beach slide. We loved having lots of restaurants and cold brew coffee.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Bilmar Beach Resort
The staff was very courteous and accommodating. The room was clean and the facilities were very nice. Unfortunately it was probably the coldest it’s been in Florida for quite some time so we didn’t get to use the pool, although it was open and maintained every day.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
