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.
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.comPlatform Art
Platform Art, Inc., a non-profit cultural arts organization, enriches communities by providing forums for art…
Address: 102 E Pine St. #3
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-838-2262
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.comRitz Theatre
Restored 1925 vintage theatre is again a center of community, cultural and social activities and…
Address: 263 West Central Ave.
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 937-1414
info@RitzWinterHaven.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
Lake Wales Little Theatre
A non-profit organization providing high-quality, live entertainment including recent hits and old favorites.
Address: 421 E. Park Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: (863) 676-1266
lakewaleslittletheatre@lwlt.orgMulberry 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
Florida Wildflower Studios
Florida Wildflower Studios features an assortment of art classes as well as lots of art…
Address: 12 E Wall St.
Frostproof, FL 33843
Phone: 863-206-9691
Lakeland 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.com
