Winter Haven Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Polk County, Florida, United States
About Winter Haven
Settled in the 1880s, Winter Haven became a transport hub for the citrus industry in the early 20th century. The city was incorporated in 1911. Eastern Polk county has long been among the top citrus-producing regions in the country. Since there are a few dozen lakes in and around the city, the Chain of Lakes project to link many of them by canals was begun in 1915. Most of the current canals were built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, although the original wood seawalls have rotted and been replaced by metal ones. The city was also home to Spring Training baseball, home to the Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1937), Boston Red Sox (1966–1992) and the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) (1993–2008). In 1936, Cypress Gardens opened as the first commercial th
Top Attractions in Winter Haven
Explore the best things to see and do in Winter Haven:
- ★Action Paintball
- ★Briscoe's Ride Center
- ★Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
- ★Lake Bess Country Club
- ★Legoland Florida
- ★Marine Supply
- ★Street Audubon Center/Lake Region Audubon Society
- ★Willowbrook Golf Course
Where to Eat in Winter Haven
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴1st Street Diner
- 🍴Andrea's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Andy's/Andy's Igloo
- 🍴Buffet City
- 🍴Crab Craze
- 🍴Harborside
Where to Stay in Winter Haven
- 🏨Budget Inn of Winter Haven
- 🏨Cypress Campgrounds & RV Park
- 🏨East Haven RV Park
- 🏨Gloria's Resort
- 🏨Hammondell Campsites
- 🏨Hampton Inn
Winter Haven Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: