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 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
TheatreWorks 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
African-American Heritage Museum
Learn about the importance of the African American historical legacy within the region of Central…
Address: 585 E. Summerlin St.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 800-6872
lusterafricanamericanmuseum@yahoo.comLakeland 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.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
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.comLakeland 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.orgRP 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.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
