LEGOLAND® Florida Resort covers 150 acres and offers more than 50 attractions. It opened on October 15, 2011, on the historic grounds of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven. Today’s entertainment offerings therefore have a tangible connection to the area’s history. Offerings and the operation of individual attractions may change; check what is currently available before your visit.
Theme Parks and Their Offerings
Peppa Pig Theme Park is just a short walk from LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Its offerings include several rides, interactive attractions, themed play areas and water-play areas; there are also live shows every day. Attractions, show times and entry procedures may change. If you’re planning a visit, check the current daily schedule and applicable conditions.
Trails, Skate Park and Play Areas
Winter Haven has a trail network with more than 13 miles of trails. The backbone of this network is the 3.6-mile Chain of Lakes Trail. For planning time outdoors, this is a different scale from a single facility: here, a citywide trail network sits alongside a clearly named trail. The exact trail routes may change.
Chain of Lakes Trailhead Park features an interactive, traffic-themed playground, picnic facilities and a splash area. Another option for getting active is Winter Haven Skate Park: the 17,500-square-foot facility includes a large flow bowl and a long, linear street course that follows the natural contours of the land and takes advantage of the view of Lake Silver. The trails and facilities appeal to different interests, but do not form a single route. Park amenities may change.
Enjoy the Water or Get Active
The Living Water Boat Cruises offers sightseeing cruises on Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes. Paddleboard Winter Haven runs classes, tours and races on the lakes; the World Barefoot Center in Winter Haven offers barefoot water-skiing lessons. According to the description, the offerings are for people of all ages and skill levels. The three options mainly differ in whether you’re looking for a sightseeing cruise, want to get out on a paddleboard or would like to learn a water sport.
If you’d rather watch, you can plan to see the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team’s shows at Lake Silver in Winter Haven. The team holds them every month. Tour, class and show dates and availability may change; check the latest information before planning your days around them.
Stage and History in Winter Haven
Polk State Theatre stages its main productions at Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, which has 485 seats. The students’ annual program of challenging works ranges from classic comedies and musicals to Shakespearean dramas. Theatre Winter Haven’s season runs from September 1 to August 31. For a particular evening, it’s worth checking the current schedule. Historic Ritz Theater is also an entertainment venue in Winter Haven.
The Museum of Winter Haven History displays memorabilia, photos, films and objects directly connected to the city’s history. It is located in the Woman’s Club building, which was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The fully restored Gram Parsons Derry Down offers another perspective on cultural life: it gives musicians of all ages and skill levels a place to meet and play music together. On November 5, 2015, it received a historic marker from the Florida Department of Historic Resources.
Culinary Tour
Winter Haven Food Tours offers a 2.5-hour culinary experience featuring historic sites and venues in Winter Haven. Guests sample themed local cuisine described as “5-star.” Participating locations and menus may change; check the latest details and availability if you’re planning to include the tour in your stay.
Discover more destinations: Haines City, Fort Meade, Bartow, Cypress Gardens, Lake Wales, Mulberry, Davenport, Polk City.
For the regional travel overview: Polk.
