Location: Lake Alfred
Top Things to do in Lake Alfred
The 10 Best Things to Do in Lake Alfred, United States
Lake Alfred is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was approximately 5,183 in 2013. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Lake Alfred
1. Fantasy of Flight
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Central Florida's premier aviation attraction. More than 100 rare vintage aircraft, themed immersion experiences, flight simulators, interactive exhibits, tram tour of aircraft maintenance areas, restoration and back lot tours and daily aerial demonstration (weather permitting). Audio tours, Biplane Rides are also available. Wing WalkAir A thrilling outdoor attraction featuring a 600-foot zip line suspended four stories above water and a three-level ropes course complete with 33 midair challenges to be performed while tethered to an overhead line at heights of up to 45 feet.
Reviewed By Ruth5757 - St Helens, United Kingdom
This museum was for many year one of the best in the United States. Possibly because of a remodelling program, many of the aircraft exhibits, some of which are unique, are not now accessible to visitors. This reduces the quality of the museum's appeal and interest.
2. Southern Dunes Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 355 reviews
This 18-hole golf course features large, undulating greens, elevation changes of 100 feet, and wide fairways flanked by more than 170 bunkers.
Reviewed By Ar0und_the_planet - London, United Kingdom
Stayed at the Southern Dunes Golf resort over the Christmas & New Year. Very quiet resort which is well looked after. The resort is gated with 24hr security. We stayed in a 3-bed house with a pool. The house was clean and tidy with all the usual amenities. There is a small communal fitness room and swimming pool available for use; the security code for the door is available from security at the entrance gate. There is a bar in the clubhouse. The resort is approximately 30 minutes from Disneyland, 40 minutes from Universal and 60 minutes from Downtown Orlando (all times dependant on traffic).
Close by are a few fast food outlets, restaurants and grocery stores.
3. Captain Fred's Airboat Nature Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 654 reviews
Capt Freds world famous airboat tours are the best nature tours in central Florida. Our tour will offer sightings of a wide range of wildlife, from alligators to bald eagles. Great family fun, Hold baby alligators IN OUR OFFICE(we are licensed) Holding baby alligators in the WILD is a Federal offence. This airboat tour offers the best value and fun for your money. Seven days/wk by reservations See true old Florida. Established 1995
Reviewed By Heather B
Captain Fred's is such a lovely day trip.The whole staff was warm and welcoming. Our captain Wayne was frendly and reassuring us ladies that the airboat ride we were about to take was not like the screaming coming in sideways kind of ride you see on TV. Being leary of this put my mind at ease. Our party of four really enjoyed ourselves seeing lots of wifdlife which didnt seem to mind us being there at all. Lots of fun!
4. Auburndale City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By bsmathiot68 - Muskegon, Michigan
we went here everyday for a walk and workout and it was wonderful! lots of paved walkways and workout equipment
5. Circle B Bar Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By J_travelB - Guelph, Canada
Nice visit. The folks at the volunteer centre are friendly and helpful with identifying birds and turtles in the reserve. The walks are not long. One can do a loop in about 2 hours and there are more trails so you could walk probably 5 hours to see every possible trail. Lots of signage on the trails and people photographing wildlife with huge camera lenses. There are many stores and herons and cranes and ducks. Also aligators are easy to see (of all ages and sizes). There are a number of turtles as well. Nice easy walk and lots to see.
6. Theatre Winter Haven
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
THEATRE WINTER HAVEN has been called “one of the best community theatres in America” by the Tampa Tribune, the Lakeland Ledger and the Winter Haven News Chief. Since our founding as a non-profit organization in 1970, TWH has worked to fulfill our Mission Statement: “We inspire, challenge, entertain and educate our community by creating exceptional theatrical experiences” Each year, TWH produces a six-play Mainstage subscription season, a Tribute concert series, two Academy Musical productions, a dance program, a free community choir, a summer musical, two touring productions and a three-play staged reading series called StageRead.
Reviewed By schwartzapn - Kissimmee, Florida
This was my first time at Theatre Winter Haven. I saw The Hunchback of Norte Dame. The building is not fancy, but the production was superb. Excellent acting, singing, dancing, choreography, set design and orchestra. Truly exceptional community theater. I have seen many Broadway productions, and this was as good, plus much more up close and personal, and at a fraction of the price.
7. The Barn Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Billie R - Saint Cloud, Florida
The Barn & The Stable are not just your everyday Antique store! The variety in store ranges from shabby chic, coastal, contemporary,English Country,French & my personal favorite, Farmhouse & Country. Take the day to spend in this designer & decorators paradise to take it ALL in! Be sure to look in every nook & cranny for that one if a kind find!
Enjoy a picnic lunch Southern Style at "The Back Porch", the on-site restaurant that is a memorable experience with friends and family! The food is delicious, advise the tea. You lunch is served picnic basket style & you can either dine on the porch, enjoying the ambiance of nature or inside tea room style.
It is a unique day out with friends or family that is definitely memorable!
8. Lake Myrtle Sports Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Hoochiesmama - Fort Myers, Florida
The sports complex is huge with beautifully kempt fields.
We were there for soccer---this is where the offices/head of FYSA are. The groundskeepers do a wonderful job at keeping the grass short, without potholes and divots, and nice and green. Especially since we are in dry season in Florida.
The fields are relatively well marked.....as you drive through the expansive parking lots.
Washrooms were clean(considering hundreds of soccer players with cleats...and their family's visit them daily. There was toilet paper available!!(always a bone of contention going to sports complexes)
The parking is very accessible. Minimal shade for the parents--but we are well attuned to bringing chairs and umbrellas.
The concession stand was not open for the early morning games....coffee would have been nice.
All in all---a very nice facility. Well done FYSA. Nice to not have to travel to multiple parks/locations for events.
9. Ridge Island Groves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Welcome to Ridge Island Groves website. For over 21 years Ridge Island Groves has been growing citrus on "Florida's Sun Ridge." Our fruit is grown on small family owned and maintained groves in the heart of the #1 citrus producing area of the United States. We provide some of Florida's Freshest Citrus to our local customers and also people all over the United States. Take a look at us on "Florida in a tankful" to get an idea of all that we do. Also be sure to check out our custom gift ordering and specialize a package to include all of your Florida favorites. And if you are ever in our area be sure to stop by one of our two locations because we like to meet our customers. We would also like to hear your feedback, questions and comments, so visit us on Facebook or Google+
Reviewed By Danewfies - Kitchener, Canada
On this latest trip to the area, we had to visit again, for the orange soft-serve ice cream. The ice cream is delicious, but the cones are a little stale. We came back again before we went home, and got our ice cream in a cup instead of a cone. I think you get more ice cream this way ;-) I got half orange\half blueberry this time. The blueberry soft-serve was also very good, and I am glad I tried it, but the orange is so much better. After all, this is Florida. The older couple that runs this place are very friendly and chatty. We will see you again in the spring! We purchased some great jams here as well, but later learned that the place that makes the jam is in Dundee, about 30 minutes south on I27. You can get every kind of jam, jelly, and candy they make, and even watch it being made if they are working that day. No ice cream though.
10. The Stable Home Decor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By BentleyBoy - Central Florida, Florida
This one facility is the main (and close to the only) reason to visit this Fair city of Lake Alfred (emphasis on "fair"). It encompasses a Home Decor Shop/ Outdoor Decor Shop. cute Restaurant, Stained Glass Shop and Antique Store called 'The Barn'~ all in One. Every thing here is First Cabin and if you're into fashionable decorating for our home or apartment -it's The Bomb (an explosion of gift ideas). Thousand's of choices. The real Trump(sorry) is the Antique Store which I tried to create a listing here on TA. Great value on English Antiques and more. Good news too.... is if you time it right, you can also have lunch in the "Back Porch" Restaurant. Beautifully decorated with super reasonably priced lunches.
We only found ONE other antique store in this Burg and if it wasn't for this set of stores, we think we would have wasted a 3 hr round-trip drive. 'The Stable' with it's Outdoor Shops, 'The Barn', 'The Stained Glass Studio Room' and 'The Back Porch' made it worthwhile. Enjoy....
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