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.
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.
Activities
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve
Our pick of the best Bay Colony Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Very convenient location, has all the amenities you need in a very cool vibe.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The staff is great and quick to serve. The room was fantastic. The atmosphere was fun. The kids had a blast.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The stay was overal
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
SkyBeach Resort
We had a walk out room with a beach view which was beautiful. Jamie who helped us with the kayaks was very nice and informative. Outdoor pools were nice, bummer the hot tub was not working. Downfall to the property, not enough beach chairs to accommodate guest and day pass visitors.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Amenities were awesome. Very nice resort. Rooms were a little outdated but perfect for a family vacation. My only complaint was they tried to charge me 25$ a night x5 nights for a bassinet for my newborn. I went and bought one for 60$. Resort fees and parking really add up- over 400$ for a 5 night ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The pool is on the small side. We went to the restaurant next door - Fish House - and the service was non existent. It was dirty and the staff was rude. The service at the hotel bar and pool was good, though. The bathroom in our room wasn’t cleaned during our stay but the beds were made. We would ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Village Historical Park 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 Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
