Central Florida’s Polk County

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15 Ideas For FUN Things To Do With Or Without Kids!

Welcome to Central Florida’s Polk County, where wide-open spaces meet up with sparkling lakes, fragrant orange groves, exciting attractions, and unique downtowns. Our unmatched beauty, with abundant culture and history, makes us the perfect location for a fun family vacation or a quiet retreat.

Something For Everyone

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Got kids? If you're looking for fun things to do that are certain to please kids of all ages and are great on a vacation budget, check out these ideas! Visitors can do them all at any time of the year.

No kids? We have unique adventures of all kinds - tame or not so tame. Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or just do something

different, here are a few ideas.

Got Kids? No Problem

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Ride an Airboat. Feel your adrenaline flow as you skim across the surface marshes and lakes. Outdoor guides help you spot gators and other Florida wildlife!

Go Jump in a Lake. Swimming is a great pastime in Polk County. Pack a picnic lunch and visit Auburndale City Beach or Lions Park in Lake Alfred.

More Cool Stuff For Kids

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Saddle Up. Experience an authentic dude ranch at Westgate River Ranch near Lake Wales where you can ride horses or see a rodeo on Saturday night.

Play in Barnett Park. A kid-friendly park with an interactive water fountain and climbing. Soft surfaces for those occasional stumbles.

More Adventures For Kids

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Explore Explorations V Children’s Museum A fun learning center with three floors of kid-powered, hands-on exhibits.

Visit Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve. Includes a new nature center featuring exhibits and a trail bordering Lake Hancock.

And Two More For Kids

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Hike the Trek Ten Trails. Visit the featured trails in Polk County and enjoy great places for geocaching.

Family Movie Night at a Drive-In. Take a trip back in time and see

a first-run movie in one of the lastauthentic drive-ins in the country.

No Kids? Adventure For You, Too

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Eat & Antique at The Barn & Back Porch Restaurant. Enjoy a picnic basket style lunch in this unique restaurant followed by fun shopping for gifts, home décor items, and affordable antiques.

Savor the Atmosphere at the Terrace Hotel. Enjoy a leisurely dinner in a historic hotel setting and/or stay overnight in a finely-appointed suite

and enjoy a leisurely stroll to Lake Mirror and Hollis Garden.

More Kid Free Adventure

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Visit Chalet Suzanne. Tour a soup cannery where the famous Moon Soup is made. See a ceramics studio. Treat yourself to a five-star meal and/or stay in a one-of-a-kind suite.

Be Adventurous. Try skydiving at Florida Skydiving Center or soar like an eagle while hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch.

Grown Up Things To Do

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Visit Polk Museum of Art. Works from world class artists displayed in galleries, permanent displays, exquisite art events, and a store with one-of-a-kind gifts.

Skyward Romance. Float above Central Florida in a romantic hot-air balloon ride Request fresh fruit and champagne.

Last, But Not Least

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Cruise in Style. Enjoy an enchanted sunset pontoon cruise or take an early morning nature tour.

No absolutes here… these are just a few ideas for fun things to do in Polk County, Florida!