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So many things to do in Central Florida. A Central Florida vacation gives visitors a chance to unpack once and see it all in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. Central Florida features a variety of unique towns and cities for you to explore, each with their own collection of adventures to choose from. Exhilarating attractions, delicious restaurants and breathtaking outdoor experiences are just the start of the excitement that awaits you in Florida’s Sweetest Spot.

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It’s okay to daydream about your next Florida vacation—in fact, let’s dream together. We invite you to put your mind at ease and imagine the possibilities, while keeping in mind that the safety of our residents and visitors is our number one priority.

Staying in the heart of Florida gives you access to hidden gems, from east to west. Here you’ll find a quiet place to rest your head and a convenient, central location near wide-open recreation areas. Bonus — you’ll get more bang for your buck when it comes to the travel budget. You can even upgrade to a resort stay at a reasonable price.

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Enjoy a more relaxing place to stay and play that’s still close to the Orlando theme parks. From cruising Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes to citrus grove and farm tours, historic landmarks, LEGOLAND and more, there’s so much to see and do.

Things to Do in Central Florida

Located between Orlando and Tampa, Winter Haven is home to LEGOLAND Florida Resort. and the new Peppa Pig Theme Park. In addition, you may enjoy attractions like Bok Tower Gardens and Safari Wilderness.

Lakeland offers big city shopping and dining options, plus the world’s largest one-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture on the campus of Florida Southern College. Other things to do include, catching a Detroit Tigers Spring Training game in March, and visiting the best of natural Florida at Circle B Bar Reserve, known one of the best places to see alligators. New highlights include the spectacular Bonnet Springs Park, a 168-acre facility blending nature, art and interactive experiences, and the fabulous Florida Children’s Museum, both near Downtown Lakeland.

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Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve – East Tract

Pine covered path through East Tract at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Lakeland, FL

East Tract in North Lakeland offers 33 miles of trails for hiking, cycling and birding.…

Address: Entrance at intersection of Rock Ridge Rd. and Dean Still Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809

Phone: 863-648-3200

Off the Chain Kayak Company

Off the Chain Kayak Company

Paddle around Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with friends and family when you rent from…

Address:
Winter Haven, FL

Phone: 863-225-0934

Providence Golf & Country Club

Shor of the Providence Golf Course

Providence Golf Club offers a first-class experience at rates everyone can afford. Located just south…

Address: 1518 Clubhouse Blvd.
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-2652

Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Male and female looking at art hanging in gallery at Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is one of the top-ten art museums in…

Address: 800 E. Palmetto St.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 688-7743 x223

SUMICA

Trees and scrub along hiking trail at SUMICA in Lake Wales, FL

At SUMICA, a 4,031 acre wilderness preserve, visitors can expect to see Florida wild turkey,…

Address: 14020 Hwy. 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33898

Phone: 863-534-7377

Florida Children’s Museum

two girls playing in the design park exhibit at florida children's museum

Florida Children’s Museum is the perfect place for hands-on learning. The museum features 6 exhibits…

Address: 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-687-3869

Wonder House Historic Tours

Exterior of 3-story Wonder House in Bartow, FL

The rebuilding and remodeling of the Wonder House was covered by episode 9 of the…

Address: 1075 E Mann Rd
Bartow, FL 33830

Lake Wales Arts Council

Gallery with hanging art at Lake Wales Arts Council.

Located in a Spanish mission-style church built in 1927. Lake Wales Arts Council welcomes visitors…

Address: 1099 State Road 60 East
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: (863) 676-8426

PicassoZ Art Café

Picassoz Interior

Paint your own pottery and grab a healthy snack at this eclectic do-it-yourself art studio…

Address: 4632 Cleveland Heights Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Phone: (863) 688-6545

Lakeland Art Guild

Lakeland Art Guild

A community of artists creating, supporting and contributing to the visual arts in Lakeland. The…

Address: P. O. Box 353
Lakeland, FL 33802

Phone: (863) 205-0345

Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture at Florida Southern College

4 people inside Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

Explore the genius of America’s greatest architect through his most fully articulated vision: the National…

Address: 840 Johnson Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-680-4597

Safari Wilderness Ranch

Safari Wilderness Ranch

Knowledgeable tour guides at Safari Wilderness Ranch will lead the way through 260-acres in custom…

Address: 10850 Moore Road
Lakeland, FL 33809

Phone: 813-382-2120

Peppa Pig Theme Park

Entrance Arch at the world's first peppa pig theme park

Peppa Pig Theme Park is a NEW, standalone theme park is just steps away from…

Address: One LEGOLAND Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: 833 451-8004

Mister Chris Coffee Gallery & Depot

Photo of the exterior of Mr Chris Coffee Depot

Mister Chris’ Coffee Gallery & Depot is located inside the historic Atlantic Coast Line Train…

Address: 118 E. Wall St.
Frostproof, FL 33843

Phone: 863-449-1507

Dog Leg Woods

Sign at Dog Leg Woods Dog Park in Lakeland, FL

South Lakeland dog park near Cleveland Heights Golf Course.

Address: 3326 Cleveland Heighs Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-834-2233

Lake Crago Dog Park

Bark Park

North Lakeland dog park located just south of Interstate 4.

Address: 525 Lake Crago Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33805

Phone: 863-834-2233

DiOGi Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park

Bark Park

DiOGi Park is a dog park located in the Mulberry/South Lakeland area of Polk County.

Address: 500 W Carter Rd.
Mulberry, FL 33860

Phone: 863-534-4340

Union Taproom

tap wall at Union Tap room in Winter Haven, FL

Union Taproom in downtown Winter Haven features 40 self pour taps filled with an ever-changing…

Address: 245 W Central Ave #102
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: 863-268-4921

TMC Guide Service

parents and 2 sons with lake in background. dad holding fish. TMC Guide Service

Capt. Scott Taylor of TMC Guide Service is a USCG licensed captain with his Masters…

Address:
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: 855-354-8433

Tenoroc Fish Management Area

Tenoroc Fish Management Area

The limited access and catch and release fishing practices at Tenoroc mean their lakes yield…

Address: 3829 Tenoroc Mine Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805

Phone: 863-648-3200

Central Florida Bucketmouths

man holding large mouth bass while fishing with Central Florida Bucketmouths

Central Florida Bucketmouths offers guided bass fishing adventures in Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes, Lake…

Address: 2403 7th St SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-661-7226

Jennings Resort

Jennings Resort

Jennings Resort in on Lake Pierce in Lake Wales. The resort offers cabin rentals, RV…

Address: 4325 Jennings Fish Camp Rd.
Lake Wales, FL 33898

Phone: (863) 439-3811

Bonnet Springs Park

Family looking at nature on the canopy walk at Bonnet Springs Park.

Bonnet Springs Park is located in Lakeland along the I-4 corridor making it accessible to…

Address: 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-413-0652

Hollis Garden

Trees and flowers at Hollis Garden in Lakeland, FL. Lake Morton in background of photo.

Located along the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror, this botanical display garden set in…

Address: 614 E. Orange St.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 834-2280

Bok Tower Gardens

Carillon Tower at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales

Historic Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark, features two hiking trails, 50 acres of…

Address: 1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863-676-1408

Dobbins Park & Playground

Dobbins Park & Playground

Dobbins Park & Playground in Central Lakeland is a 10-acre park featuring two playgrounds, bike-repair…

Address: 514 Ariana St.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-834-2233

Providence Golf & Country Club

Shor of the Providence Golf Course

Providence Golf Club offers a first-class experience at rates everyone can afford. Located just south…

Address: 1518 Clubhouse Blvd.
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-2652

Streamsong Resort

Golf at Streamsong Resort. Central Florida Summer

Utilizing the natural contours, sand dunes and native grasses to offer a golf experience that…

Address: 3000 Dunes Pass
Bowling Green, FL 33834

Phone: 863-428-1000

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

2 girls horseback riding in front of conestoga wagons at westgate river ranch resort and rodeo

The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi River features luxe teepees, glamping, cabins, hotel…

Address: 3200 River Ranch Rd.
River Ranch, FL 33867

Phone: 863-692-1321

Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Highlands Reserve Golf Course Shot

Set atop one of the highest areas of Central Florida, Highlands Reserve Golf Club features…

Address: 500 Highlands Reserve Blvd.
Davenport, FL 33897

Phone: 863-420-1724

Off the Chain Kayak Company

Off the Chain Kayak Company

Paddle around Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with friends and family when you rent from…

Address:
Winter Haven, FL

Phone: 863-225-0934

The Living Water Boat Cruises

family of four on pontoon boat during tour with The Living Water Boat Cruises in Winter Haven, FL

Explore the many lakes that make up Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes during a tour…

Address:
Winter Haven, FL

Phone: 877-257-1529

Marine Supply Boat Rentals

Marine supply pontoon boat

Marine Supply in Winter Haven offers pontoon boat rentals in 4 or 8 hour rental…

Address: 717 6th St SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-293-1156

Central Florida Watersports & Boat Rentals

Sunset cruise by pontoon boat at Central Florida water sports

Learn to water ski, tube with friends, rent a pontoon boat, or go paddle boarding…

Address: 1006 Lake Howard Dr. SW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: (863) 514-8935

Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Male and female looking at art hanging in gallery at Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is one of the top-ten art museums in…

Address: 800 E. Palmetto St.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 688-7743 x223

Florida Children’s Museum

two girls playing in the design park exhibit at florida children's museum

Florida Children’s Museum is the perfect place for hands-on learning. The museum features 6 exhibits…

Address: 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-687-3869

Mulberry Phosphate Museum

alligator skull on display at Mulberry Phosphate Museum

Home to an extensive collection of fossils, a phosphate industry gallery, old photographs and memorabilia…

Address: 101 SE 1st Street
Mulberry, FL 33860

Phone: (863) 425-2823

L.B. Brown House Museum

Exterior of LB Brown House Museum and historical marker sign in Bartow, FL.

Former slave, L.B. Brown, built this house turned museum in 1892. Guided tours of the…

Address: 470 L.B. Brown Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 330-3122

Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve – East Tract

Pine covered path through East Tract at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Lakeland, FL

East Tract in North Lakeland offers 33 miles of trails for hiking, cycling and birding.…

Address: Entrance at intersection of Rock Ridge Rd. and Dean Still Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809

Phone: 863-648-3200

SUMICA

Trees and scrub along hiking trail at SUMICA in Lake Wales, FL

At SUMICA, a 4,031 acre wilderness preserve, visitors can expect to see Florida wild turkey,…

Address: 14020 Hwy. 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33898

Phone: 863-534-7377

Colt Creek State Park

hiking trail in the middle tree grouping on left and open pasture on right at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL

​No matter the season, Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland offers activities including hiking, kayaking,…

Address: 16000 FL-471
Lakeland, FL 33809

Phone: 863-815-6761

Crooked Lake Prairie

sandy scrub hiking trail at Crooked Lake Prairie in Babson Park, FL

Situated on Polk County's only state-designated "Outstanding Florida Water Body," Crooked Lake Prairie is home…

Address: 985 Ohlinger Rd
Babson Park, FL 33827

Phone: 863-534-7377

Florida Southern College Festival of Fine Arts

Florida Southern College Festival of Fine Arts

Annual series of outstanding presentations in art, music, theatre and dance at various locations on…

Address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 680-4111

Polk Theatre

Polk Theatre

Historic Polk Theatre was built in 1928 and features an annual live performing arts series…

Address: 121 S. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 682-7553

Florida Dance Theatre

male and female dancers on stage during Florida Dance Theatre performance in Lakeland, FL

Polk County’s only professional dance company and training school. The company presents three major performances…

Address: 305 W. Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: (863) 802-0399

RP Funding Center

Aerial view of RP Funding Center buildings and parking lot in Lakeland, FL

RP Funding Center is a multi-purpose entertainment complex featuring the 8,000-seat Jenkins Arena, 2,200-seat Youkey…

Address: 701 W. Lime St.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: (863) 834-8133

Amelia Paige Boutique & Embroidery

Amelia Paige Boutique

Amelia Paige Boutique in downtown Lakeland is a women’s clothing boutique featuring trendy fashions and…

Address: 223 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-409-7815

Webb’s Candy Shop

Chocolate and colorful candy sampler baskets at Webb's Candy Shop in Davenport, FL

This is the place for kitschy souvenirs, homemade key lime ice cream and Webb’s Florida-famous…

Address: 38217 US Hwy 27
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-422-1051

Rafa Natural – Bartow

2 females testing bath products at Rafa Natural in Bartow, FL

Locally owned shop with three locations featuring bath and body products made fresh daily.

Address: 175 S Central Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: 863-712-7620

Low Country Vintage & Antiques

Low Country Vintage & Antiques

Low Country Vintage & Antiques in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland features furniture, paintings, lamps,…

Address: 913 Florida Ave. S
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-603-3986

Lakeland Ice Arena

kids hockey practice at Lakeland Ice Arena

Lakeland Ice Arena offers year round Ice skating for everyone. Whether you are a first…

Address: 3395 W. Memorial Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-617-7055

Lakeland Flying Tigers

Lakeland Flying Tigers

The Detroit Tigers' Single A Affiliate team, the Lakeland Flying Tigers, play their Florida State…

Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805

Phone: 863-413-4140

Detroit Tigers

Aerial view of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium during a Detroit Tigers Spring Training game in Lakeland, FL

Experience the nostalgia of a Detroit Tigers Spring Training game in Central Florida where players…

Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805

Phone: 866-668-4437

Oponay Farms

peaches on tree at Oponay Farms in Lakeland, FL

With views overlooking Lake Hancock, Oponay Farms might be one of the prettiest places to…

Address: 5129 Hancock Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33812

Phone: (863) 698-7995

Winter Haven Food Tours

Downtown Winter Haven street

Visit historic locations and fun venue spaces during a 2.5-hour culinary adventure with Winter Haven…

Address:
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-288-0038

BMB Farms

Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms

BMB Farm is a u-pick blueberry farm between Bartow and Eagle Lake with the occasional…

Address: 4277 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Rd.
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 698-0239

Luna Berry Farms

Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms

Take your pick from 35 acres of plump blueberries at Luna Berry Farms in Auburndale.…

Address: 3132 K-ville Ave.
Auburndale, FL 33823

Phone: 863-262-6491

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    Paddleboard Winter Haven offers classes, tours and races on Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes. Most tours leave from Lake Summit,…

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    Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

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