Tag: Central Florida in Polk County

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

Rent a single or RTM duo kayak from Off the Wall Adventures & Outfitters in Lakeland. Rental includes kayak, paddle, life jacket and seat. Explore a local river, lake or waterway of your choice. Read more...

Elite Cable Park in Auburndale offers wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakeskating and kneeboarding for both newbies and elite athletes. Read more...

Balloons & Beyond has more than 30 years of experience in hot air balloon rides in Central Florida. Ride the wind and see this beautiful area from a bird’s eye view as you’ve never dreamed. Not only will you experience the thrill of flight, but you will be able to see the area’s great natural attractions as you gently leave the Read more...

What was once the Polk County Courthouse, built in 1908, now serves as the History Center and houses a historical museum and library. Galleries rotate exhibits every two months. and includes a gift shop and children’s gallery. As our largest artifact on display, the Historic 1908 Courthouse served the citizens of Polk County from 1908-1987. In 1998 the building in Bartow was Read more...

Home to an extensive collection of fossils, a phosphate industry gallery, old photographs, and memorabilia from the town of Mulberry. On-site fossil dig for all ages. Through exhibits, programming, and museum tours, Mulberry Phosphate Museum invites you to learn about the history of Mulberry. From prehistoric times to today, the Museum examines the impact phosphate has had in this area. Read more...

History is the heart of every great community and Dundee, Florida, is rich in history and heritage. The green, rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and sunshine brought Dundee its first settlers. “Railroad Museum Depot” The Old Dundee ACL Railroad Depot is a historic landmark housing a museum that showcases the heritage of the local railroad. It displays original memorabilia and historical Read more...

Lake Kissimmee State Park near Lake Wales has 12 distinct natural communities including floodplain marshes, flatwoods and shady hammocks, which hold more than 30 listed species of flora and fauna. The park is home to butterfly orchids, sawgrass, fetterbush, gallberry and expansive, colorful fields of lotus and pickerelweed. Lake Kissimmee State Park near Lake Wales has 12 distinct natural communities including floodplain marshes, flatwoods Read more...

Are you looking for an escape that will take you back in time? Visit Homeland Heritage Park that dates to the mid-1800s and see how an early Florida historical community lived in central Florida. You can take a tour of the park and get a sense of what it was like living without the amenities we sometimes overlook. Read more...