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A Central Florida vacation gives visitors a chance to unpack once and see it all in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. Here you’ll find things to do in Central Florida, including major theme parks, citrus grove and farm tours, historic landmarks, and ways to cruise Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes.

Things to Do in Florida’s Sweetest Spot

Located between Orlando and Tampa, Winter Haven is home to LEGOLAND Florida Resort. In addition, you may enjoy attractions like Bok Tower Gardens and the cageless 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 visiting the best of natural Florida at Circle B Bar Reserve, known one of the best places to see alligators.

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USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame brings the history of watersports…

Address: 101 Adventure Court
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-2593

Florida’s Natural Grove Store

2 women shopping in citrus themed gift shop, Florida’s Natural Grove Store in Lake Wales, FL

Learn how Florida’s Natural oranges journey from crate to carton and sample the different varieties…

Address: 20205 US Highway 27 North
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: (863) 676-1411

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

Scout & Tag

Home interiors area of Scout & Tag in Lakeland, FL

Popular vintage and home decor shop in downtown Lakeland. Scout & Tag also features Rafa…

Address: 244 N Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-225-2426

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

Circle B Bar Reserve

Hiking Trail, Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, FL

A prime destination for hiking, bird watching and cycling. Visit the Polk Nature Discovery Center…

Address: 4399 Winter Lake Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-668-4673

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

Platform Art

Platform Art Lineman project

Platform Art, Inc., a non-profit cultural arts organization, enriches communities by providing forums for art…

Address: 102 E Pine St. #3
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-838-2262

Painting with a Twist – Winter Haven

Participant paintings on table during class at Painting with a Twist in Winter Haven, FL

Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist.

Address: 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (863) 875-5190

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

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

LEGOLAND Florida Resort

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

At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, everyone is a hero. Built just for families with kids age…

Address: One LEGOLAND Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (888) 690-5346

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

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

Auburndale Dog Park at Lake Myrtle Park

Auburndale Dog Park

Auburndale dog park at Lake Myrtle Sports Park, near Polk Parkway exit 18.

Address: 318 Denton Ave.
Auburndale, FL 33823

Phone: 863-965-5545

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

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

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

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

Southern Outdoorsman Guide Service

Southern Outdoorsman Guide Service

Southern Outdoorsman Guide Service offers largemouth bass fishing and wildlife airboat excursions.

Address: PO Box 7718
Indian Lake Estates, FL 33855

Phone: 863-692-2208

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

Bonnet Springs Park

Gas Giveaway

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

Simmers-Young Park

Playground area at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven, FL

A recreational park with multi-purpose and soccer fields, picnic facilities, fishing pond, dog park and…

Address: 339 American Spirit Rd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-534-4340

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

Southern Dunes Golf Course

tree lined fairway with bunkers at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club in Haines City, FL

Southern Dunes Golf Club stretches out to more than 7,200-yards from the championship tees.

Address: 2888 Southern Dunes Blvd.
Haines City, FL 33844

Phone: 863-421-4653

The Club at Eaglebrooke

Par 3 hole featuring over the water shot to tee at Eaglebrooke Golf & Country Club in Lakeland, FL

The Club at Eaglebrooke provides a challenging, but fair test of golf for players of…

Address: 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813

Phone: 863-701-0101

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

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

Paddleboard Winter Haven

3 girls paddle boarding in winter haven

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

Address: 1006 Lake Howard Dr. SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (954) 629-7828

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

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

Camp Mack

Motorhome and boat under an oak tree at Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Resort, RV campsite near Lake Wales, FL

Camp Mack RV Resort in Lake Wales offers premium and standard RV sites with space…

Address: 14900 Camp Mack Rd.
Lake Wales, FL 33898

Phone: (800) 243-8013

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame brings the history of watersports…

Address: 101 Adventure Court
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-2593

Polk County History Center

3 women looking at citrus themed Polk County exhibits inside Polk County History Center in Bartow, FL

Housed in a 1908 courthouse, this museum showcases the history of Polk County. Galleries rotate…

Address: 100 E. Main St.
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 534-4386

Lake Wales History Museum

2 females looking at exhibits inside Lake Wales History Museum

Lake Wales History Museum features permanent exhibits from Lake Wales history, its industries, a railroad…

Address: 325 S Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: (863) 676-1759

Florida Children’s Museum

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

Circle B Bar Reserve

Hiking Trail, Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, FL

A prime destination for hiking, bird watching and cycling. Visit the Polk Nature Discovery Center…

Address: 4399 Winter Lake Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-668-4673

Avon Park Air Force Range

Avon Park Air Force Range

106,000 acre active military training facility and recreation area south of Lake Wales. The Air…

Address: 8005 County Road 64
Avon Park , FL 33825

Phone: 863-452-4254

Lake Kissimmee State Park

male and female kayaking at Lake Kissimmee State Park in Lake Wales, FL

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie,…

Address: 14248 Camp Mack Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33898

Phone: 407-624-5640

Walk-In-The-Water Tract at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

Sandy hiking trail at Walk-In-The-Water Wildlife Management Area

6,000 acre property in Frostproof offers opportunities for long hiking excursions, equestrian trails and camping.

Address: State Hwy. 630 E., 6 Miles east of U.S. Hwy 27
Frostproof, FL 33843

Phone: 863-635-8589

Theatre Winter Haven

Actors on stage during theatre performance at Theatre Winter Haven

Theatre Winter Haven is nationally acclaimed as one of the best community theaters in America.…

Address: 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (863) 294-7469

Lakeland Community Theatre

Actors on stage during a performance of Matilda at Lakeland Community Theatre.

The Lakeland Community Theatre presents Six high-quality main stage productions, three youth theatre productions, three…

Address: 121 S. Lake Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 603-7529

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

Gram Parsons Derry Down

Gram Parsons Derry Down

Gram Parsons' Derry Down is a historic music venue opened in 1964 by Gram Parsons…

Address: 297 5th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: 863-295-9422

Florida’s Natural Grove Store

2 women shopping in citrus themed gift shop, Florida’s Natural Grove Store in Lake Wales, FL

Learn how Florida’s Natural oranges journey from crate to carton and sample the different varieties…

Address: 20205 US Highway 27 North
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: (863) 676-1411

Scout & Tag

Home interiors area of Scout & Tag in Lakeland, FL

Popular vintage and home decor shop in downtown Lakeland. Scout & Tag also features Rafa…

Address: 244 N Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-225-2426

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

Downtown Farmers Curb Market

People and vendor tents along Kentucky Ave. in downtown Lakeland during Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Saturday morning.

Local vendors line the streets and neighboring boutique shops are open in downtown Lakeland on…

Address: 200 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-687-8910

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

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

Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms

Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms

On top of taste, the best thing about organic berries is that you can enjoy…

Address: 2851 Thornhill Rd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (863) 221-6548

Lakeland Berries at Shady Oak Farm

Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farms

Herbicide and pesticide free family owned and operated blueberry u-pick farm in Lakeland.

Address: 3320 Shady Oak Dr. E.
Lakeland, FL 33810

Phone: (863) 512-1547

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  • Safari Wilderness Ranch
    Safari Wilderness Ranch

    Knowledgeable tour guides at Safari Wilderness Ranch will lead the way through 260-acres in custom safari vehicles, answering questions and...

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  • Carillon Tower at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales
    Bok Tower Gardens

    Historic Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark, features two hiking trails, 50 acres of gardens, the 20-room El Retiro...

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

    At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, everyone is a hero. Built just for families with kids age 2 to 12, LEGOLAND® Florida...

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  • 3 girls paddle boarding in winter haven
    Paddleboard Winter Haven

    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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  • 2 girls horseback riding in front of conestoga wagons at westgate river ranch resort and rodeo
    Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi River features luxe teepees, glamping, cabins, hotel rooms and duplexes. Westgate River...

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