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.
Local Artists & Art Galleries
Central Florida art galleries include traditional spaces like Lake Wales Arts Council 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.
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.
USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame
USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame brings the history of watersports…
Address: 101 Adventure Court
Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: 863-420-2593
usa-wsf@waterskihalloffame.comTheatreWorks 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
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture at Florida Southern College
Explore the genius of America’s greatest architect through his most fully articulated vision: the National…
Address: 840 Johnson Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-680-4597
fllw@flsouthern.eduPlatform 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
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.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.comPolk 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