Overview
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County. Destinations in nearby Ellenton are also included within this article.
3 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Palmetto
Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
Palmetto Estuary Preserve
A 20-acre preserve, ecological restoration of the area was done by the Tampa-based Ecosphere Restoration Institute and in 2002 it was awarded Environmental Project of the Year by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 52°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Sarasota)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota/Bradenton — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Pinellas Park — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, Palmetto Estuary Preserve
- Lunch Woody's River Roo
- Afternoon Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
- Dinner Riverhouse Waterfront
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Palmetto Estuary Preserve
A 20-acre preserve, ecological restoration of the area was done by the Tampa-based Ecosphere Restoration Institute and in 2002 it was awarded Environmental Project of the Year by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. In 2016 a 50-kilowatt solar canopy was constructed at the park.
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