Local Artists & Art Galleries
Central Florida art galleries include traditional spaces like Lake Wales Arts Council, The AGB Museum of Art, and Polk State College Lakeland Art Gallery. Nontraditional spaces include Mitchell’s Coffee House in Lakeland–with a delicious latte that tastes just like an Almond Joy.
Bok Tower Gardens
Reigning high above the Central Florida landscape – more than 200 feet high, in fact – Lake Wales’ world-famous art deco and neo-Gothic legend, Bok Tower Gardens, was a tourist attraction the day it opened in 1929. Built upon the highest elevation in peninsular Florida, guests can stroll in the shadow of the tower that houses a carillon – and instrument comprised of a series of bells played by a keyboard. Built on Iron Mountain, what was once a desolate sand hill was transformed into a 250-acre lush tropical landscape that is both a contemplative garden as well as a bird sanctuary.
Local Culture Tours
If architecture interests you, schedule a tour of the historic Wonder House in Bartow.
Lakeland Food Tours and Winter Haven Food Tours offer visitors a way to enjoy tastings from a smattering of popular local restaurants with the assistance of a local guide.
You can show off your own artistic skills at PicassoZ Art Café in Lakeland, where you can paint along, make your own pottery or arrange an event for any occasion.
Be sure to read about our Museums and Performing Arts scene. LKLDArts.org is also a great resource for Arts & Culture events taking place in Lakeland.
Wonder House Historic Tours
The rebuilding and remodeling of the Wonder House was covered by episode 9 of the…
Address: 1075 E Mann Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
The Silver Moon has two screens usually showing first-run movies. Each screen has a double…
Address: 4100 New Tampa Hwy.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 682-0849
Silvermoondrivein@yahoo.comMargaret Kampsen Historic Depot
This train depot was the first on the Haines City to Sebring line of the…
Address: 202 E. Main St.
Dundee, FL 33838
Phone: (863) 419-3145
bmk282@verizon.netFlorida Wildflower Studios
Florida Wildflower Studios features an assortment of art classes as well as lots of art…
Address: 12 E Wall St.
Frostproof, FL 33843
Phone: 863-206-9691
Polk State College Winter Haven Art Gallery
A hub for local arts programming, Polk State College presents a variety of musical, theater…
Address: 999 Ave. H N.E.
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 297-1050
Ridge Art Association
A competition gallery, which stimulates appreciation of the fine arts. Open one hour prior to…
Address: 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 291-5661
office@ridgeart.orgPainting with a Twist – Winter Haven
Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist.
Address: 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: (863) 875-5190
Lakeland Community Theatre
The Lakeland Community Theatre presents five high-quality main stage productions, three youth theatre productions, classes,…
Address: 121 S. Lake Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 603-7529
boxofficelct@gmail.comRP Funding Center
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
info@rpfundingcenter.com
