Title: Visit Bay Colony: Best of Bay Colony, Palmetto Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bay Colony](https://expedia.ca/Bay-Colony-Palmetto-Hotels.0-n553248635976480177-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Palmetto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmetto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bay Colony Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bay-Colony.d553248635976480177.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bay Colony Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Bay-Colony.d553248635976480177.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bay Colony ## Palmetto ![Drone panorama over Redington Beach in St. Petersburg in Florida with pier at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480177/9698bfba-96c6-47cd-ba8f-6a11d9931d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone panorama over Redington Beach in St. Petersburg in Florida with pier at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480177/9698bfba-96c6-47cd-ba8f-6a11d9931d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Regatta Pointe Marina on the Manatee River in Palmetto, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480177/c7beeeb3-a942-4a48-9d85-7be53975f84b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bay Colony Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palmetto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Palmetto.dx9071) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sarasota_BradentonAreaConventionCenter_6225702-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225702/f69d87b8-1591-4a59-8571-18586fec97c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton Area Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Manatee-Convention-Center-Riviera-Dunes.d6225702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hillside stairway of railroad ties and gravel flanked by thickets of ornamental grass in a coastal nature preserve and county park on a cloudy afternoon in summer, southwest Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295989/af7eb2eb-8686-46da-ad29-3246d97e5aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Emerson-Point-Preserve-Palmetto.d6295989.Vacation-Attraction) #### Manatee County Agricultural Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your trip to Palmetto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/Manatee-County-Agricultural-Museum-Palmetto.d553248621561884517.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Terra-Ceia-Preserve-State-Park-Sarasota.d630134282590978048.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Andersen-Race-Park-Palmetto.d553248621532652693.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palmetto Historical Park Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmetto-Historical-Park-Palmetto.d916838911555342336.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48232968/8cab5e42-6a9e-455e-b915-5a5b1953dd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour CA $135 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-bradenton-beach-parasailing-tour.a48232968.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47882758/2ec2e6d6-5025-4030-af1a-c50911af2840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour CA $75 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island and Bradenton: Sunset Kayak Dolphin Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47815915/af51b4cf-b88e-466d-8084-4306da8e3248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island and Bradenton: Sunset Kayak Dolphin Tour CA $82 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-and-bradenton-sunset-kayak-dolphin-tour.a47815915.activity-details) ![Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2929003/fcb3beeb-3040-4674-8536-a516f332ab79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge CA $135 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/signature-service-at-the-spa-refreshment-bar.a2929003.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47873661/72af7c39-bd41-4b47-8615-13cdf085eb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour CA $89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-the-island-kayak-tour.a47873661.activity-details) ![Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46105642/d22d8025-0817-4515-b5c0-4b8ce80efc96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island CA $89 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/clear-kayak-glass-bottom-day-tour-anna-maria-island.a46105642.activity-details) [See all activities in Palmetto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Bay Colony Hotel Deals ![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/e948f2e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kompose Boutique Hotel 965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL CA $170 CA $208 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. 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