Tag: Central Florida in Polk County

Knowledgeable tour guides at Safari Wilderness Ranch will lead the way through 260 acres in custom safari vehicles, answering questions and helping you interact with huge herds of fascinating exotic wetland species found on the ranch. This is not a zoo! Hands-on activities such as lemur and budgie feeding are offered but keep in mind that these activities are scheduled Read more...

The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi River features luxe teepees, glamping, cabins, hotel rooms and duplexes. Westgate River Ranch is an all-inclusive resort near Lake Wales offering airboat tours, golf, archery and more. Read more...

Visit Bartow Airbase Museum top see memorabilia from WWII when this complex was the Bartow Army Air Field, and from 1951-1961 when a flight school training cadets for military service was operating. The Museum owns and displays copies of many yearbooks published by the 70 pilot training classes between 1952 and 1961. Visitors will also see issues of The Eaglet, Read more...

​No matter the season, Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland offers activities including hiking, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and more for outdoor enthusiasts on vacation in Central Florida. Colt Creek State Park covers 5,067 acres and is in the heart of Central Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, which is just north of the Withlacoochee River in Lakeland. Visitors can Read more...

Davidson of Dundee is a definite stop for anyone who secretly yearns for the days of coconut patties and Charleston Chews®. This family-owned factory has been making delicious candies and jellies out of citrus juice since the 1960s. Ask for the tour (with free samples) to see how these sweets come to life. Open year-round, but hours vary by season. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...