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Visitor Experience

Plan A Trip

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.

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. 

  • Welcome Centers
    Welcome Centers

    We 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 Tickets
    Discount Tickets

    Our 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.

    Get Tickets
  • Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports
    Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports

    CATS (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 Maps
    Travel Guide, Brochures and Maps

    Visit 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.

    Request a Guide

Events at the Welcome Center

  • Water Ski & Wake Sport Hall of Fame Tours
    Water Ski & Wake Sport Hall of Fame Tours

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  • Fall Festival at the Welcome Center
    Fall Festival at the Welcome Center

    Fall 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 Christmas
    12 Days of Christmas

    From 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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How can we help you?

Contact us today to learn about the area through a Welcome Center staff presentation, mailed Polk Packets, an in-person tour, or an on-site visit from the Visitor Experience team.

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