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.
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.
Activities
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
Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve
Anna Maria Island: Sandbar and Shelling Trip
Our pick of the best Bay Colony Hotel Deals
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Rooms still reeked of cigarette smoke, even though they are 100% against it. Whatever place this was before them clearly allowed smoking in the rooms. You know how putrid that can be, once a room is smoked in, it'll never be the same. Room keys unprogrammed themselves every morning so we had to go ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Yes, this hotel has some deficiency however, I’m going to tell you that it is definitely a vibe and for that I gave it at least four stars. It felt like an island vibe.. lots of seating on the beach. Great drinks. Great music. And great entertainment. I know I will definitely come again. PS. I think ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Loved the hotel, pool, staff and location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
SkyBeach Resort
We enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the area. The staff was super helpful. Parking does get overcrowded due to the pickleball courts and volleyball courts but we always had a place to park. The Skybar is a good place to enjoy a cold beverage and take in the ...
Reviewed on 7 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 Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
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 Ice and Sports Complex and Florida Railroad Museum.
