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
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Brutalist architecture and French chic decor are a wonderful combination. Staff was fabulous as was the huge breakfast, expansive gym and m/f saunas. At $46 it was a steal. Definitely stay here
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Everything was great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Amazing!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The staff was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Amenities were nice and the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Restaurant & bar staff, service staff & Cabana beach service is outstanding ! Beach access is unmatched ! White flour soft sand ! However the Parking lot access to hotel was obstructed by several large service delivery trucks ! This is unacceptable & a very bad look ! This needs to be resolved! A ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Bilmar Beach Resort
Roof repairs happening right above my room all day. Loud equipment grinding and then a string adhesive smell. Had to leave doors open to air out. Otherwise staff were friendly and room was clean.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
