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Blueberry U-Pick Season
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Picking blueberries at a local farm is way more fun than picking up a small plastic container of blueberries in…

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Murals in Winter Haven
woman’s face mural in Winter Haven on 3rd St SW IG meganjwells
We’ve put together a list of popular murals in Winter Haven and hope you can visit at least a few…

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Waterfront Dining in Central Florida
Harborside Restaurant is a great option for waterfront dining in Central Florida, located on Winter Haven’s Lake Shipp
If you’re looking for waterfront dining in Central Florida, consider visiting Winter Haven. This “Chain of Lakes” city, has lakes…

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Concert Under the Stars Series
crowd gathered for moonlight concert at Bok Tower Gardens. Carillon tower in background.
Enjoy a fantastic concert under the stars as this fan-favorite event returns to an all-new Bok Tower Gardens venue –…

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Valentine’s Day in Central Florida
Couple at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, photographed by Maddness Photography LLC
With the day of love quickly approaching, it is that time to book appointments, make reservations, and solidify your plans…

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SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
Events in Central Florida
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is BACK in 2021 and we are excited about this highly anticipated spring event, April…

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Family-Friendly Central Florida Spring Break Ideas
4 kids shooting arrows at Westgate River Ranch Resort near Lake Wales, FL
We’ve put together a Top 10 Family-Friendly Central Florida Spring Break Ideas for 2021. We hope to see you and…

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1 Day 2 Park Promo at LEGOLAND Florida
2 kids dressed as pirates at LEGOLAND Florida Water Park
Get more out of your family vacation with a 1 Day 2 Park Promo at LEGOLAND Florida this January –…

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Cycling in Central Florida
cyclist riding Niner bike at Loyce Harpe Park mountain bike trail system in Mulberry, FL
If you are looking for cycling adventures during your next visit to Central Florida, we have many bike trails for…

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LEGO Ferrari Opens at LEGOLAND F...

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Unleash Your Inner Speedster: The All-New LEGO Ferrari Attraction is Now Open at LEGOLAND Florida!...

Spring Bloom at Bok Tower Gardens

Lina Greco at Bok Tower Gardens looking at blooming flowers

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales celebrates a new season with spring blooming tours, music and more....

Take Me Out to the Ball Game at ...

Fans watching Tigers Spring Training game in Lakeland, FL

The 2024 MLB season will be here before we know it and TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida, is gearing...

Top Things To Do in Lakeland Whi...

SUN 'n FUN

If you find yourself in Lakeland visiting for the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, get ready for an...

Valentine’s Day in Central Flo...

Couple at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, photographed by Maddness Photography LLC

With the day of love quickly approaching, it is that time to book appointments, make reservations,...

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

Events in Central Florida

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is celebrating its 50th year in 2024 and we are excited about this...

Family-Friendly Central Florida ...

father and son on Great LEGO Race roller coaster at LEGOLAND in Winter Haven, FL

We’ve put together a Family-Friendly Central Florida Spring Break Ideas list for 2024. We...

Visit Central Florida Welcome Ce...

exterior of Polk County's Welcome Center in Davenport, FL. Visit Central Florida logo on front of building. This location is our main Visitor Services location.

The Visit Central Florida Welcome Center is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a...

Barbecue Festivals in Central Fl...

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A new year signals the return of barbecue festivals in Central Florida. You’ll find several...

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