Lake Wales, 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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Lake Wales Cruise (Distance: 0.3 mi) An entertaining ride that carries cyclists along the spine of central South Florida’s sandy ridge and thus through lake country and orange groves and beside enormous commercial sand pits and phosphate...

Lake Wales, FL - Road Biking - length:40 mi

Tiger Creek Preserve: The Pfundstein Trail (Distance: 8.7 mi) The Nature Conservancy (TNC) protects this 4,869-acre gem that borders the edge of Florida’s oldest and highest landmass, the venerable Lake Wales Ridge. Considered the most ancient part of the state,...

Babson Park, FL - Hiking - length:8.3 mi

Polk, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands Counties (Distance: 12.0 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

Lake Wales / Sebring Area (Distance: 14.2 mi) This chapter on the birding areas around the Lake Wales and Sebring area includes descriptions of the bird-watching at these various destinations: Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales Ridge State For...

Lake Wales, FL - Birding - length:unknown

North and Buster Island Loops (Distance: 14.2 mi) Depending on your interests, trail hiking may become secondary in this 5,030-acre park. Fishermen will enjoy Lake Kissimmee, rated one of the top largemouth bass waters in the entire country. Numerous...

Lake Wales, FL - Hiking - length:6 mi

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Westgate River Ranch 1 Westgate River Ranch Resort Public, 9 holes 3321 yards, par 36 0.4 miles from center of Lake Wales, Florida

Mountain Lake Mountain Lake Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6621 yards, par 70 2.1 miles from center of Lake Wales, Florida

Lake Wales Lake Wales Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6504 yards, par 72 2.7 miles from center of Lake Wales, Florida

Oakwood Oakwood Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6891 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Lake Wales, Florida

Lekarica Hills Lekarica Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Country Inn Public, 18 holes 6009 yards, par 72 3.0 miles from center of Lake Wales, Florida

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