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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Small-Group 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
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Excellent beach location and add.ons. Family friendly.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Beautiful resort and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
We love the hotel and stay a few times a year, staff are helpful, and try to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Love the place!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
Resort was great. Some construction going on but will eventually make the property even better. The only draw back was if you wanted to sit on the beach you had to rent or buy chairs and umbrellas. That was the only drawback.
Reviewed on 16 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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
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.
