Plan Your Vacation in the Land of 554 Lakes
Central Florida’s Polk County is known as the water ski capital of the world, but there is so much more to experience on and off the water. In Polk County, you will find 554 lakes and more water skiing than you can possibly fit into one vacation. Polk County is the home and training center for many of the sport’s legends. Also home to USA Water Ski and the American Water Ski Educational Foundation, Polk County is overflowing with opportunities for water skiers. If fishing is your top choice on the water, you can catch some of the biggest bass in Florida right here in Central Florida’s Polk County. With more than 550 freshwater lakes and scenic rivers, Polk County is the place to drop your line to catch the big one. From the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes, which are all connected by canals, to the massive Lake Kissimmee, fishing is abundant here. There are also a number of lake fishing guides to take you to just the right spot to land that trophy fish you have been dreaming about.
When you are spending time “off the water” in Central Florida, be sure to include these “must sees” on your vacation itinerary:
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales is located on “Iron Mountain,” the highest point in peninsular Florida, Bok Tower’s historic beauty is a treat to all the senses with more than 250 acres of colorful gardens surrounding the park’s signature 205-foot marble and coquina carillon tower. Fantasy of Flight in Polk City is a place to fire up your sense of wonder and get ready for an amazing adventure back in time. Fantasy of Flight is an aviation themed attraction showcasing the largest private collection of vintage aircraft in the world. Imaginations soar with sight-and sound-immersion environments, flight simulators, multi-media exhibits, and guided tours of real working restoration shops. With beautiful weather year round and a collection of courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf course architecture, Central Florida’s Polk County is a prime destination for golf, so don’t just pack your skis or fishing poles, bring your clubs along too. In Polk County, you can play a rolling course with more than 100 feet in elevation change or navigate your ball though picturesque wetlands. Some of Florida’s most popular and affordable courses are right here, including Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club and Ridgewood Lakes in Haines City, The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland and Providence Golf Club in Davenport.
These attractions and activities are just the start of your fun here in Central Florida. Plus, if you plan your trip during the Spring, you can catch Major League Baseball action as Spring Training is in full swing during the month of March. The Detroit Tigers call Lakeland home during Spring Training and you can catch all the action. Polk County is just a short drive to the world’s most popular theme parks and just an hour to Florida’s famous beaches and is also the future home of LEGOLAND Florida, with the new theme park opening in the Fall of 2011. So, make Central Florida’s Polk County your vacation hub and experience it all at once in the Center of Adventure. For a free Central Florida Vacation Planner visit www.visitcentralflorida.org or call 800.828.7655. To get an insider’s perspective of what to see and do in Central Florida, be sure to visit www.sunnycentralflorida.com before you visit too!