Polk City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Polk County, Florida, United States
About Polk City
The town has just 2,700 people (2020) and 0.8mi(2km) of land. Despite the tiny size, Polk City refers to most of the north-central part of the county. This area is part of the Green Swamp, which is the origin of most of west-central Florida's rivers, including the Peace, Hillsborough, Withlacoochee, & Ocklawaha Rivers. The town, just like the county, is named for James Polk, the 11th president of the United States. Polk City's climate is much the same as the rest of Central Florida (except coasts). Winters are mild, with highs in the 70s (21-27°C) and lows in the 50s (10-15°C). Lows in the 30s (0-5°C) are common after cold fronts and there are usually a handful of lows below freezing each winter, although that requires clear skies, so it usually warms very rapidly after sunrise (30°F at 6A
Top Attractions in Polk City
Explore the best things to see and do in Polk City:
- ★AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame
- ★Balloons & Beyond
- ★Fantasy of Flight
- ★Freedom Park
- ★Polk City Fishing Pier
- ★Van Fleet State Trail
- ★Waldo Wright's Flying Service
Where to Eat in Polk City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Country Angels
- 🍴Polk City BBQ
Where to Stay in Polk City
- 🏨Lelunn RV Resort
Polk City Travel Guide Sections
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