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.
Local Artists & Art Galleries
Central Florida art galleries include traditional spaces like Lake Wales Arts Council 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.
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.
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture at Florida Southern College
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
fllw@flsouthern.eduL.B. Brown House Museum
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
lbbrownmuseum@yahoo.comWonder 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
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
usa-wsf@waterskihalloffame.comMulberry 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
Florida 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.orgTheatreWorks 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
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra
Experience The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra on stage, in galleries and in various other locations throughout…
Address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: (863) 688-3743
info@lkldsymphony.orgPicassoZ 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.com
