Bay Colony Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
Activities
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Bay Colony Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Didn’t like the way the room was laid out
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
It was good, the place is a bit old. Shower leaked all over the floor. The pool area is excellent with the thatched roof tables, great deck chairs, big swings, really cool. Its somewhat hard to relax though with all the traffic noise from a very busy crazy road just feet away. Typical Florida. Bring ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The resort was nice. we enjoyed our time there.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Beautiful
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Loved the location. Easy to get to the island and easy to explore locally. Very nice pool area. Clean rooms and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Don CeSar
Overall was a wonderful trip. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 Andersen Race 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 Andersen Race 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 Andersen Race Park.
