American Water Hall of Fame & Museum
1251 Holy Cow Road, Polk City, FL 33868-8200; 863-324-2472; Museum Weblink;
The Museum section of the Water Ski Hall of Fame contains a wealth of sports memorabilia for water ski and boating enthusiasts of all ages. Each year, the Museum is host to thousands of individuals and groups who are interested in enjoying the rich history of the sport. The Museum project was started in 1980 by the American Water Ski Educational Foundation and has since outgrown its space. Currently, a project is underway to build a new Water Ski Hall of Fame/Museum on Florida's Interstate 4, just minutes from Disney World.
USA WaterSki.org - Governing Body - American WaterSkiing

Fantasy of Flight - Polk City FL
World's Greatest Aircraft Collection
1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL. 33868; 863-984-3500; Park Weblink;
Open Daily : 10AM-5PM (exc: Thanksgiving and Christmas);

One of the nation's premier aviation attractions, Fantasy of Flight exhibits many vintage aircraft, portraying the golden eras of aviation from the 1920s and World War II era. General Admission includes Parking, Immersion, Environments Experience, Fightertown, Sheet Metal & Aircraft Assembly Tour, Engine Bay & Machine shop tour, Tram Tour, Video Presentations & Aircraft of the Day.

Fantasy of Flight is home to the "World's Greatest Aircraft Collection" featuring over 70 beautifully restored rare and vintage aircraft, WWII flight simulators, daily restoration shop & back-lot tours, aircraft of the day flights, sight and sound multi-sensory immersion experiences and a gift shop. The art deco "Compass Rose Diner" is open daily for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Seasonal biplane rides and hot air balloon adventures are available.

Ride in the Sky
Take a short ride in a historic bi-plane or hot air balloon. Availability depends on season and costs extra. Our hot air balloon can accommodate one to four passengers at a time. To ensure a romantic experience, ask about our exclusive flight options.

Compass Rose Diner
This soda diner (located inside Fantasy of Flight theme park) reflects the same characteristics of stylish diners associated with airports during the 1930's and early 1940's. The restaurant features soaring windows, multi-hued terrazzo floors and the ubiquitous curved architectural lines associated with the Art Deco period.

Lakeland Terrace Hotel
329 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801 US
This is a fine historic hotel located on the corner of Main Street and Massachusetts Avenue overlooking beautiful Lake Mirror. Walk to County Courthouse, Federal Courthouse, Municipal Office Complex and new Lakeland Train Station 1 mile from civic center auditorium.

Auburndale Inn & Suites
1008 US Highway 92 West Auburndale, FL 33823-9585
This vacation resort hotel comes with many amenities that include an outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise facility, and complimentary continental breakfast. Guests also get access to laundry facilities, a business center, 24-hour front desk service, free parking, and safety deposit.

Davenport Regal Palms Resort
2700 Sand Mine Road Davenport, FL 33837 US
In this four-star vacation resort community guests choose from a wide range of spacious vacation homes featuring 3 to 6 bedrooms. Guests enjoy resort clubhouse, health club and swimming pavilion facilities. All the homes at Regal Palms are maintained by the staff to the highest standards.

Lakeland Holiday Inn
3260 US Highway 98N, Lakeland, FL, 33805

Lakeland's full-service Hotel & Conference Center, conveniently located just off I-4 at Exit 32 - Official Winter Home of the Detroit Tigers, located between Tampa and Orlando. Featuring 5 flexible meeting rooms and Grille 498 Casual Dining & Spirits.

Lakeland Imperial Swan Resort
4141 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813 US
Here you'll find 140 quiet, comfortable rooms, including a honeymoon / anniversary suite complete with a whirlpool. All rooms feature ample work space and include a two-line speaker phone, dataports, voice mail, iron and ironing board, coffeemaker, daily newspaper, HBO and Nintendo.