Haines City, Florida Travel Information

Florida's First Theme Park: Winter Haven Water skiing was not invented here, but the sport owes much of its popularity to warm Florida waters, where it became a year-round passion. It’s still one of the most important reasons to come to this... Winter Haven, FL

Flroida's "Hill" Country: Poinciana & Lake Wales Poinciana isn’t found on all road maps, but follow our directions and you’ll find a sprawling wilderness untouched by time—and just south of Orlando. One of the loveliest hamlets of central Florida’s ... Lake Wales, FL

Kissimmee Prairie and Cow Hunters' Camp: Lake Wales to Lake Kissimmee State Park A 33-mile round-trip through tended pasture, wet prairie, and dry savannah. The region is a former Seminole and Miccosukee Indian stronghold, and the park contains the site of a former U.S. military o... Lake Wales, FL

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Polk, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands Counties (Distance: 8.9 mi) Lake fishing is a major activity in these four counties, especially Polk and Highlands, which have almost 550 and 100 lakes respectively. All lakes support at least a fair fishery, but some have a muc...

Winter Haven, FL - Fishing - length:unknown

Disney Wilderness Preserve Loop and Interpretive Trails (Distance: 11.0 mi) Despite its name, this 12,000-acre tract is not part of the huge Disney World holding. Instead, it is owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy that is returning the property to more of a wetlands c...

Kissimmee, FL - Hiking - length:3 mi

Disney Wilderness Preserve Trails (Distance: 12.1 mi) Despite its name, this 12,000-acre tract is not part of the huge Disney World holding. Instead, it is owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which is returning the property to more of a we...

Poinciana, FL - Hiking - length:5.4 mi

Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail (Distance: 12.9 mi) The Van Fleet Trail is Florida’s most rural trail. It runs through what is left of the great Green Swamp, a natural water-storage area just west of the high sandy ridge that divides the state. This is...

Polk City, FL - Rail-Trails - length:29.2 mi

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail (Distance: 13.1 mi) The General James A.Van Fleet State Trail runs 29 miles through some of Florida’s most scenic rural landscape. If you are looking to immerse yourself in wetlands and wildlife, it will not disappoint; ...

Polk City, FL - Rail-Trails - length:29 mi

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Southern Dunes Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 7219 yards, par 72 1.2 miles from center of Haines City, Florida

Diamond Back Diamondback Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6805 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Haines City, Florida

Sweetwater Sweetwater Golf & Tennis Club Private Equity, 18 holes 3183 yards, par 63 2.5 miles from center of Haines City, Florida

North Lake Henry Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.9 miles from center of Haines City, Florida

Middle Lake Henry Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.9 miles from center of Haines City, Florida

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