Polk County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

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Fun For The Whole Family at Legoland Florida!

Legoland is one of several theme parks in central Florida. It’s a bit out of the way in terms of location (it’s about an hour outside Orlando!) If you are vacationing in Orlando it’s worth the drive! Legoland is great for kids of all ages. There is a Lego DUPLO land for kids 6 and under. It has a splash pad, several rides, an indoor playground and an outdoor playground! My 2 year old son had a blast! Our favorite part of Legoland was the VR rollercoaster! It was hands down the coolest theme park ride I’ve ever ridden! We also enjoyed seeing all the models of famous buildings done in Lego form! The model of Kennedy Space Center was my personal favorite! #staycation #themepark #legoland #florida

Legoland in Florida | All new Summer Block Party

Legoland Florida (the second largest Legoland in the world) has announced an all-new Summer Block Party coming this year! 🎉🎉🎉 The event features new shows, costumed characters, and plenty of bricktastic fun. You can join in with the building of a giant Lego American flag or get involved with a themed scavenger hunt through Miniland USA. This is the perfect event for Lego fans of all ages! 🎊🎊🎊 #legoland #lego #florida #party

Bok Tower Gardens, Florida's hidden paradise

Located in Lake Wales, Florida, Bok Tower Gardens is an amaze please to visit. The Singing Tower was created by Edward Bok of the Netherlands in the 1920s and the Gardens designed by Frederick Olmsted Jr. The tower is a working carillon with live preformances through the fall, winter, and spring. I live locally and enjoy visiting the gardens throughout the year. There is a cafe, gift shop, and museum as well. The avocado tuna salad is my favorite. In the cooler months there are many different events such as live music and educational programs. I highly recommend. Just an hour south of Orlando. #gooutside#staycation#foodie#cafe#awesomepic#givethanks#naturalwonders

Central Florida’s Circle B Bar Reserve

This sprawling nature preserve is located in Lakeland Florida on the north shore of Lake Hancock. Circle B Bar Reserve is nearly 1,200 acres and filled with hundreds of local flora and fauna! If you want to escape the Florida heat for a bit you can visit the Nature Discovery Center on the property. It boasts several interactive exhibits, educational murals, an indoor playground and artifacts on loan from the Polk County Museum! Circle B Bar Reserve is a great place to take an educational field trip or have a picnic. The few hours we were there we saw 7 native bird species, a baby alligator and a wild hog! Keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss anything! #naturalwonders #florida #hiking #createwithtrip