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.
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
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
info@bonnetspringspark.comBok Tower Gardens
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
info@boktowergardens.orgLake 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
Mulberry Cultural Center
Public art gallery in Mulberry featuring rotating exhibits and engaging programs.
Address: 103 E Canal Street
Mulberry, FL 33860
Phone: (863) 354-6570
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.comFlorida Dance Theatre
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
info@floridadancetheatre.orgLakeland 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
boxofficelct@gmail.comPolk 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
info@polktheatre.org
