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 Sports Hall of Fame
The Polk County Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 2000. After 16 years, we…
Address: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road
Auburndale, FL 33823
Phone: (863) 551-4750
Fort Meade Historical Society & Museum
Housed in Fort Meade's first school building, the museum features an extensive collection of area…
Address: 1 N. Tecumseh Ave.
Fort Meade, FL 33841
Phone: (863) 285-7474
museumfm@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.orgLakeland Art Guild
A community of artists creating, supporting and contributing to the visual arts in Lakeland. The…
Address: P. O. Box 353
Lakeland, FL 33802
Phone: (863) 205-0345
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
Tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.comFlorida 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
Frostproof Historical Museum
The Frostproof Historical Museum contains artifacts, books, photographs and other documents on the history of…
Address: 210 South Scenic Hwy
Frostproof, FL 33843
Phone: (863) 635-7865
frostproofhistmuseum@aol.comGram 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
gpderrydown@gmail.comHomeland 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
