Auburndale Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Polk County, Florida, United States
About Auburndale
The town, which had a population of 16,700 in 2019, was founded in 1880. Founder Frank Fuller left the Northeast in search of a part of the country with a warmer climate. A railroad was built in the town during the 1880s. Settlers from Auburndale, Massachusetts decided upon the name, which comes from Oliver Goldsmith's poem "The Deserted Village," and the new town became popular with artists.
Top Attractions in Auburndale
Explore the best things to see and do in Auburndale:
- ★Butterfly Garden
- ★Edgewater TECO Trail
- ★Ephriam Baynard House
- ★Historic Depot
- ★Holland Jenks House
- ★Lake Ariana
Where to Eat in Auburndale
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sal's Pizza
- 🍴Smokin Jim's House of BBQ
Where to Stay in Auburndale
- 🏨Best Western Plus: Auburndale Inn & Suites
Auburndale Travel Guide Sections
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