Bay Colony Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Bradenton Area Convention Center
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Manatee County Agricultural Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Manatee County Agricultural Museum in Palmetto. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Manatee County Agricultural Museum
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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.

Emerson Point Preserve
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Terra Ceia Preserve State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Terra Ceia Preserve State Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto. Wander the beaches and riverfront while you're in the area.

Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
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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.

Andersen Race Park
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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.

Moccasin Wallow Golf Club

Activities

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Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Terra Ceia/St Pete

NZ$105
Per adult
Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Terra Ceia/St Pete
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Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Anna Maria Island

NZ$105
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Anna Maria Island
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Small-Group Clear Kayak Tour in Shell Key

NZ$104
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Clear Kayak Tour in Shell Key
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Private 5 Hour Egmont Key Eco Tour in St. Pete

NZ$1,197
Per adult
Private 5 Hour Egmont Key Eco Tour in St. Pete
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Private Sunset Cruise St Petersburg

NZ$161
Per adult
Private Sunset Cruise St Petersburg
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Private Guided Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise in St. Petersburg

NZ$161
Per adult
Private Guided Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise in St. Petersburg
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Our pick of the best Bay Colony Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$158 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$158
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,376 reviews)
A modern hotel with good service
"Compose Boutique Hotel is a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms and a nice lobby area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in was smooth and easy. The facility has a modern feel with exposed concrete walls in the rooms and lots of lighting. There are spartan furnishings which continues ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is NZ$405 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$405
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,026 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time. The staff were great. We loved the cabana's"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
Sirata Beach Resort
Sirata Beach Resort
3 out of 5
5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$286 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
NZ$286
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,275 reviews)
"The location was everything, I really enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Sirata Beach Resort
TradeWinds Island Grand
TradeWinds Island Grand
4 out of 5
5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is NZ$478 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$478
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"excellent property right on the beach no crossing streets clean as well as pools if you want a pool afternoon."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

TradeWinds Island Grand
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Bradenton Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay
"The house is great, with the ease of having a pool and the beach being only 2 blocks away. This was our first time visiting Anna Maria. We have been finding other options the last couple years since we used to go to Captiva and that was destroyed in the hurricane almost 2 years ago. The island is ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$280 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$280
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great surroundings both inside and outside."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
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Other neighbourhoods around Bay Colony

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Riviera Dunes

Riviera Dunes might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Riviera Dunes
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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.

Waterford
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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.

Imperial Lakewood's
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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.

Regency Oaks

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