Get your Central Florida vacation off to the right start with assistance from Visitor Experience team. Our friendly staff loves to share knowledge of Polk County’s attractions, accommodations, special events, unique restaurants, outdoor fun, shopping and more.
Shopping at our Welcome Center
Inside our Welcome Center in Davenport, you’ll find Central Florida-themed gifts and novelties, children’s toys and citrus themed souvenirs. Most importantly, visitors can sample fresh orange juice made by Golden Ridge Groves.
Also feel free to sample a locally roasted coffee from Haven Coffee Roasters!
Visitor Experience Hosts Special Events
Through the year, our Welcome Center in Davenport hosts monthly events that appeal to locals and visitors alike.
Welcome Centers
We Are Open and Can’t Wait to See You!
Our main Welcome Center is located in Davenport on Hwy 27, 1/2 mile south of Interstate 4 at Exit 55. Pick up brochures and coupons from area attractions, restaurants and accommodations. For help with finding your way around Central Florida, chat with one of our volunteers who can help plan your visit and provide insider information.
We offer free maps, brochures and complimentary WiFI, clean restrooms, and a cell phone charging stations.
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Welcome CentersWe Are Open and Can't Wait to See You! We offer free maps, brochures and complimentary WiFI, clean restrooms, and a cell phone charging stations.
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Discount TicketsOur Visitor Experience team is dedicated to helping you plan your vacation and make the most of your Central Florida vacation. We sell Discount Attraction Tickets at our Welcome Center in Davenport and online.
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Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and SportsCATS (Certified Ambassador of Tourism and Sports) are experts on Polk County attractions. They are pioneers in hosting Polk County to visitors. CATS are people who are proud of the experience Polk County has to offer and wants to share Central Florida with the world.
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Travel Guide, Brochures and MapsVisit Central Florida, Polk County's official visitors bureau offers many different publications to help you plan you trip to Central Florida. Our new Travel Guide is filled with a wide variety of information and articles, while our brochures offer deep dives into each topic.
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Friday Flicks at the Welcome CenterThe Visit Central Florida Welcome Center is hosting Friday Flicks every Friday in July. Come out for free movies and snacks!
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Puppy Cuddle & AdoptionVisit Central Florida’s Welcome Center is hosting Puppy Cuddle & Adoption Event, benefiting SPCA Florida.
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Welcome Center Back to School BashA fun back-to-school event at the Welcome Center with lots of giveaways including backpacks and school supplies!
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Fall Festival at the Welcome CenterFall Festival is a trick-or-treating event at Central Florida's Welcome Center in Davenport. Event includes a Pumpkin Decorating Contest and attraction ticket offers.
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12 Days of ChristmasFrom December 1st to December 12th, kick off your Holiday season with the 12 Days of Christmas at the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center.
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