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.
Polk County History Center
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
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
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
Margaret 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.netTheatreWorks Florida
TheatreWorks Florida is Polk County's only professional, award-winning theatre company. See popular theatrical musicals as…
Address: 8 W. Palmetto St.
Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: (407) 340-0473
PicassoZ Art Café
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
picassozartcafe@gmail.comPainting 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
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
Homeland Heritage Park
This unique park is home to several original structures from 19th century pioneer life in…
Address: 249 Church Ave.
Homeland, FL 33847
Phone: 863-534-3766
