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AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame
1251 Holy Cow Rd. Polk City, FL 33868-8200 863-324-2472 www.waterskihalloffame.com e-mail Website More than 12,000 relics from the storied past of this distinctively American sport are on display in the museum. The grounds water ski lake is the site of the water rippling demonstrations of aquatic acrobatics and high-speed ballet.
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-676-1408 www.boktowergardens.org e-mail Website Inspiring visitors with Olmsted gardens, a majestic belltower and daily carillon recitals at 1 and 3pm. Pinewood Estate's Mediterranean Revival mansion and Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail. Cafe and Gift Shop. National Historic Landmark.
Cow Camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park
14248 Camp Mack Rd. Lake Wales, FL 33898 863-696-1112 www.floridastateparks.org/lakekissimmee e-mail Website Walk down a dirt path and enter the year 1876, where you'll find a cow hunter who is more than willing to talk about his life and times in a living history demonstration. View Florida scrub cattle, originally brought here by the Spanish in the 1500s.
Davidson of Dundee
28421 U.S. Hwy. 27 Dundee, FL 33838 863-439-2284 www.davidsonofdundee.com e-mail Website Citrus candy and marmalade factory. Take a free tour and see their candies, chocolates and marmalades being made. Enjoy free candy and fresh fruit samples before making your selections. Featured on the Food Network.
Explorations V Children's Museum
109 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-687-3869 www.explorationsv.com e-mail Website Explore three floors of kid-powered exhibits and programs as you embark on a hands-on, fun-filled adventure in learning.
Fantasy of Flight
1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL 33868 863-984-3500 www.fantasyofflight.com e-mail Website An experience for the entire family. Immersion exhibits, flight simulators, unique tours, Fun with Flight Center, aerial demonstration, over 40 rare aircraft. Balloon and biplane rides available. Free parking and free access to Compass Rose Diner.
The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun
4175 Medulla Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811 863-644-2431 www.floridaairmuseum.org Website The official State of Florida Aviation Museum. Features more than 50 vintage, sport and military aircraft, the Howard Hughes Aviation Collection, a Florida Aviation History Wall and more.
Florida's Natural Growers Grove House
20160 U.S. Hwy. 27 Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-679-4110 www.floridasnatural.com e-mail Website Learn about one of Florida's industries at the exciting and educational Florida Natural Growers Grove House. The exhibits feature nutrition, horticulture and history of the state's official fruit. Don't miss the video tour and see how juice is squeezed.
Fort Meade Historical Museum
One N. Tecumseh Ave. Fort Meade, FL 33841 863-285-7474 Housed in Fort Meade's first school building, the museum features an extensive collection of area artifacts, a wooden wagon, historic train and an original trolley car replicate.
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-680-4444 www.flsouthern.edu/fllwctr/index.htm e-mail Website Florida Southern College is the largest on-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center featuring drawings, photographs and furniture. A paid or self guided tour is available.
Historic Dundee Depot Museum
102 Main St. Dundee, FL 33838 863-419-3145 This depot was the first on the Haines City to Sebring line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Climb aboard a 1968 red caboose to envision first hand the area's railroading past. Depot features different items and collections on loan from area residents.
Hollis Garden
702 E. Orange St. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-603-6280 www.lakelandgov.net/parkrec/parks/hollisgarden.html e-mail Website A formal garden gifted to the city of Lakeland by the Hollis family, this 1.2-acre site at Lake Mirror Park is home to more than 10,000 flowers and ornamental shrubs, shade trees and a Grand Staircase that connects Lake Mirror Park to Hollis Garden.
Homeland Heritage Park
249 Church Ave. Homeland, FL 33847 863-534-3766 This unique park is home to several original structures from 19th-century pioneer life in Florida, including an 1800s farmhouse, school and church.
L. B. Brown House Museum
470 Second Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 863-534-0100 www.lbbrown.com e-mail Website Lawrence B. Brown, a former slave and self-taught carpenter, built this beautiful home in 1892. Restored in 2002, it is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Drive by to see this restored Victorian-style, two-story house.
The Lake Wales Arts Center
1099 S.R. 60 E. Lake Wales, FL 33859 863-676-8426 www.lakewalesartscenter.org e-mail Website Housed in an old Spanish mission-style church building, the Lake Wales Arts Center provides top-notch musical performances, educational in-school programs, a fun arts camp, tours, lectures, classes, art exhibitions and an impressive annual art show.