Bartow is known for its small city heritage and distinctive Southern culture, and is appropriately nicknamed, “City of Oaks and Azaleas.”
Things to Do
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BMB Farms
BMB Farm is a u-pick blueberry farm between Bartow and Eagle Lake with the occasional addition of other u-pick fruits…
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Bartow Airbase History Museum
Visit Bartow Airbase Museum top see memorabilia from WWII when this complex was the Bartow Army Air Field, and from…
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L.B. Brown House Museum
Former slave, L.B. Brown, built this house turned museum in 1892. Guided tours of the L.B. Brown House Museum are…
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African-American Heritage Museum
Learn about the importance of the African American historical legacy within the region of Central Florida, and beyond.
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Polk County History Center
Housed in a 1908 courthouse, this museum showcases the history of Polk County. Galleries rotate exhibits every two months. Includes…
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Wonder House Historic Tours
The rebuilding and remodeling of the Wonder House was covered by episode 9 of the Netflix show Amazing Interiors. Owners…
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Eat & Drink
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Cookie Jar Bakeshop & Eatery
Cookie Jar Bakeshop & Eatery in downtown Bartow serves freshly baked pastries, macarons, cheesecake, cookies, pie, scones and more. If…
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Front Page Brewing Co.
Front Page Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in historic downtown Bartow. Located in the former home Bartow's newspaper, Polk…
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Unfiltered Coffee
Unfiltered Coffee in downtown Bartow is a coffee shop, bookstore, retail store and venue for workshops and classes. A second…
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Hacienda Mexico Restaurante
Hacienda Mexico Restaurante in downtown Bartow serves fresh, authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex for lunch and dinner.
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Catfish Country
Catfish Country in Bartow serves southern style seafood, including American farm-raised catfish. Every meal includes never-ending hot biscuits, fresh coleslaw…
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Mike’s Grill
Mike's Grill is a casual family restaurant in Bartow serving large portions of traditional American dishes during lunch and dinner.
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