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.
Painting 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
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
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.orgSilver 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.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
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.comPainting with a Twist – Lakeland
Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist.
Address: 3670 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: (863) 646-0238
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
Ridge Art Association
A competition gallery, which stimulates appreciation of the fine arts. Open one hour prior to…
Address: 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 291-5661
office@ridgeart.org
