Tag: Central Florida

You TOO can fly a Stearman at Preston Aviation! This Tailwheel Flight School offers introductory flights and tailwheel training in a legendary Piper J3 Cub and Boeing Stearman biplane. Read more...

If you’re looking for a unique vacation experience, Waldo Wright’s Flying Service will fulfill your expectations. You can join Waldo for flight operations in two locations – Winter Haven and Polk City. Read more...

During a Tandem Discovery Flight at Wallaby Ranch, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of Central Florida during a flight with a highly experienced certified instructor. No experience necessary. Open year-round, The Ranch is among the safest and most respected schools for aspiring hang gliders. Read more...

Learn to water ski, tube with friends, ride jet skis, rent a pontoon boat, or go paddle boarding at Winter Haven WaterSports. All these activities are done on Winter Haven’s southern Chain of Lakes. Read more...

African American Heritage Museum is a place where visitors can learn about the rich and diverse experiences of being a person of African American descent in Central Florida, and how our black ancestors’ lives helped shape the history of Florida. The Museum seeks to educate people of all races to value the countless contributions of black Americans to the United Read more...

With a diverse exhibition schedule, dynamic event calendar, and comprehensive educational programming, you will find Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is truly more than an art museum. Read more...

Historic Polk Theatre was built in 1928 and features an annual live performing arts series as well as independent films and special events. Watch a movie, Broadway performance, or listen to a live concert at this historic vaudeville/movie palace during your Central Florida vacation. The King, Elvis Presley, once played here. Read more...

Ramon Theater hosts four murder mystery programs each year as well as a music series running from January through March. Read more...

A premier sporting experience in the heart of Central Florida. A shared effort between Polk County and the City of Auburndale, this multi-purpose sports complex consists of nine collegiate-size baseball fields, sodded with type 419 Bermuda grass on all playing surfaces, and 11 lighted soccer fields. Read more...

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is a baseball field in Lakeland, Florida. The 8,500-seat stadium was opened in 1966 and has had multiple renovations, most recently in 2017. It was named after local resident and former Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director Marcus “Joker” Marchant. Read more...