Further afield a trip to the atmospheric city of St. A short trip away at the Wildlife Park of Wild Florida you can enjoy the peace and serenity of the verdant landscape whilst spotting gators, porcupines, tamarins, wild boars and many more animals. You can paddle through the Chain of Lakes to enjoy the tranquil surroundings, take in the sights and spot the wildlife. The lakes that dominate the area that contains Winter Haven offer several scenic opportunities that you should avail yourself of. If you want to stay in the air a bit longer you can take scenic airboat tours from Lake Kissmere. It is also the place to get your adrenaline pumping as it is known as the skydiving centre of Florida. Bok Tower Gardens sits atop the highest point of the Florida peninsula and is an ideal spot for a relaxing picnic in beautiful surroundings. Lake Wales and Lake Kissmere - Historic Lake Wales lies just 15 miles away and here, at Grove House, you can explore the history of the citrus industry in the area. Amidst the family-friendly fun there are also incorporated several elements from the first ever theme park in Florida, whose site Lego took over in 2011, including the botanical gardens, canals and the water ski show. As this is Florida there are plenty of local twists such as the Southern belles made from Lego that greet you as you arrive. LEGOLAND® – Almost a city in itself, LEGOLAND is a thrilling hymn of praise to the iconic Danish brick. Here you can find a dozen buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which you can tour on the campus of Florida Southern College.
Lakeland – Lakeland is 45 minutes east of Winter Haven and essential for architecture fans. If all that twisting and turning on the electric rides gets too much a walk along the tranquil lakes offers the perfect antidote. There is a calmer side to Winter Haven, however, which can be found in the excellent restaurants of its historic Downtown area, within the delights of Bok Tower Gardens and along the Chain of Lakes which was created when a few dozen lakes were linked by canals in the early years of the last century. Just 30 minutes away by car you can drive to Walt Disney World and there are many other theme park attractions in striking distance. The first commercial theme park in the state opened here in 1936 – its site now hosts LEGOLAND® Florida, and a visit here is a must for the young - and the young at heart. Winter Haven was once a transport hub for the citrus industry but today it is better known as a visitor hub for those looking for the thrills and spills of Florida’s theme parks.
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