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Winter Haven City - Local Services

    The Winter Haven area was first settled in the 1860s by some veterans of the Seminole Indian War who were impressed with the local climate and beauty. Early pioneer families established themselves in the area and began to grow strawberries, eggplant, guavas, tomatoes, peaches and peppers.

    Today Winter Haven is proud to be a premier city and a popular destination whether for a visit or permanent relocation. Local economy benefits from tourism, agriculture, economic expansion and redevelopment.

    Winter Haven is 146 feet above sea level. Its city limits touch or surround 23 lakes. Water skiing is both a sport and a business in Winter Haven and is enjoyed on many lakes. World champion barefoot skier, Ron Scarpa, operates a barefoot skiing school on the chain.

    Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
    This family vacation adventure park features over forty thrill rides, big park shows, animal parks, dining, shopping village and their world famous plantation gardens and Southern Belles. In addition to their regular attractions, Cypress Gardens will also get you dazzled by an exciting lineup of all-star concerts and special events throughout the year.

    Chain of Lakes Park Cleveland Indians Baseball Spring Training Camp
    Winter Haven, Florida;
    Baseball Spring Training runs six weeks from Febr to March;
    Stadium Built: 1966 - Capacity: 7,000;

    The Indians mover their spring training camp here in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew wrecked their nearly completed modern facility in Homestead Florida. You'll see the Chief Wahoo logo prominently displayed all over Winter Haven.

    Chain of Lakes - Winter Haven FL
    Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes is a boater’s paradise and premier water ski destination. The famous chain is a unique series of 16 lakes connected by navigable canals. Public boat ramps are scattered along lakeshores, some in conjunction with beaches, fishing piers, recreational facilities and picnic grounds. Lake Shipp Park, an 18-acre city park, has a boat ramp, a swimming beach and picnic tables. Picnic tables and boat ramps draw people to Lake Cannon Park during the summer.

    Winter Haven Gilbert Airport [GIF]
    Gilbert Field is a general municipal aviation facility located 3 miles northwest of Winter Haven.
    Runway 4/22 - Asphalt surface 5,006 x 100 ft.
    Runway 11/29 - Asphalt surface 3,999 x 100 ft.


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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.

    Cypress Gardens Best Western Florida Family Vacation Resort Hotel Cypress Gardens Best Western
    5665 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884 US
    This vacation resort hotel is located within walking distance of Cypress Gardens and offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, an exercise room, hot tub, valet laundry service, and overnight security. Ask at the desk about discounted tickets to Cypress Gardens theme park.

    Dundee Quality Inn Hotel
    339 US Hwy. 27 North Dundee, FL 33838 US
    This 100-room hotel has amenities that include an outdoor pool, restaurant/bar, 24-hour front desk, safe deposit boxes, and free parking. Standard room amenities include an alarm clock radio, cable TV, coffeemaker, dataports, hairdryer, and telephone.

    Winter Haven Howard Johnson Inn
    1300 3rd St. Southwest Winter Haven, FL 33880 US
    The Howard Johnson of Winter Haven is located three miles from Cypress Gardens and within walking distance of the Cleveland Indians' Spring Training site. For the recreationally inclined, there is an outdoor heated pool.

    Cypress Gardens Holiday Inn
    1150 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
    This newly renovated hotel offers 228 beautifully appointed guest rooms with king or two queen-size beds and parlor suites. Ask at the desk about discounted tickets to Cypress Gardens theme park.

    Haines City Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort
    3200 State Road 546 Haines City, FL 33844 US
    The 1,000-acre Westgate-Grenelefe Resort enjoys three distinctive championship courses. 750 villa suites are spaced liberally throughout the property, each providing the ultimate tranquil setting for the perfect vacation getaway.

    Winter Haven Scottish Inns
    1901 Cypress Garden Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33884 US
    22 room property with swimming pool, family rooms, parking, and free local calls.

    The Lakeland Terrace Hotel Lakeland Florida 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.

    Winter Haven Super 8 Motel
    2275 Highway 17 North/8th St. NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 US
    The Super 8 in Winter Haven is located approximately two miles from the center of town, and is four miles from Winter Haven Gilbert Airport. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, laundry facilities, and parking. Dining options include the Continental Breakfast. Guest rooms feature cable TVs, telephones, free local calls, dataports, microwaves, and refrigerators.

    Winter Haven Hampton Inn
    202 Cypress Gardens Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33880 US
    Hampton Inn Winter Haven is located off Hwy. 540 in the heart of central Florida, convenient to Orlando and Tampa, and next to the Chain of Lakes Complex, spring training site of the Cleveland Indians. We feature 54 rooms, exercise gym, and outdoor pool. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, in-room coffee maker, and TV with cable.

    Winter Haven Days Inn
    200 Cypress Gardens Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33880 US
    The Winter Haven Days Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the Sunshine State. Unpack once and visit all of the major attractions. Ask at the desk about discounted tickets to Cypress Gardens theme park.


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    Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
    6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33884; 863-324-2111; Park Weblink;
    Open Daily : 10AM-5PM (Winter) / 10AM-10PM (Summer) / Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas;

    This family vacation adventure park features over forty thrill rides, big park shows, animal parks, dining, shopping village and their world famous plantation gardens and Southern Belles.

    In addition to their regular attractions, Cypress Gardens will also get you dazzled by an exciting lineup of all-star concerts and special events throughout the year.

    Thrill Rides
    At last count, Cypress Gardens features some 41 thrill ride attractions including mighty roller-coasters, water rides, childrens rides, carousel, railroad, pirate ship and sky wheel.
    Delta Kite Flyers - you are lifted high in the air and tilted forward giving way to the exhilarating sensation of free flight
    Thunderbolt - plunging 120 feet to the ground in a high-speed free fall
    Inverter - get suspended upside down five-stories above the ground while getting flipped 360 degrees
    Okeechobee Rampage - With left-right swerving, sudden speed bursts and camel backs, great teen thriller
    Swamp Thing - A suspended coaster emerges out of the depths of the murky bog bringing fearsome family fun

    Park Entertainment
    Upto different shows run featuring world-class entertainment on a variety of stages, including ice, water and animal.
    Cypress Gardens on Ice - Ice dancing spectacular
    Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show - Be amazed by daring lifts and jumps, as well as barefoot skiing, tandem jumps and the world-famous Cypress Gardens water ski pyramid.
    Southern Belles - Long considered a symbol of the grace and beauty that marks Cypress Gardens, the Southern Belles once again stroll the lawns, welcoming guests to the all-new adventure park.
    Swamp Critters - Get up-close-and-personal with several of our scaled, feathered and furred friends.
    Treasure of Cypress Cove - Full of slapstick comedy and swashbuckling adventure, children of all ages will enjoy these high-jinks on the high seas!

    Park Gardens
    Both native and exotic plant species thrive at Cypress Gardens, placed in breathtaking displays. The park is 223 acres in size, over half of which is laid out in stunning floral arrangements. Garden highlights include the bougainvillea at over 40ft high, floss silk trees, bird of paradise, chrysanthemums, and of course the Cypress trees after which the park derives it's name. Photo spot highlights include the famed gazebo, a vast expanse of emerald green lawn and huge beds of brightly colored annuals.
    Topiary Trail - a landscape of precisely-trimmed flowers and greenery pruned into amusing shapes against a backdrop of the sparkling waterfall.
    Snively Plantation - four more traditional gardens, including herb, vegetable, rose and butterfly gardens and the famous plantation lawns.
    The All-Americal Rose Garden - 500 of the most popular American rode varieties.
    Chrysanthemum Festival [NOV] - held during Mid November, which consisting of more than 2 million blooms is the largest display in America.
    Poinsettia Festival [DEC] -held from mid December until mid January.

    Nature's Way Animal Park
    Nature’s Way at Cypress Gardens is home to more than 300 hundred furry, feathered and scaly friends, including a beautiful jaguar and Nile crocodiles. The park also includes the aviary and butterfly gardens. And don't forget the huge climate controlled glass butterfly conservatory, which houses more than 50 species of butterflies from around the world.

    Jubilee Junction
    Quaint shops, restaurants and snack stands line the main street, accented by brick walkways and beautiful landscaping. Built in a style reminiscent of the turn-of-the-century, Jubilee Junction is a picturesque village featuring shops filled with a vast variety of goodies.

    Cypress Junction
    America's most elaborate model railway, with over 1,100 feet of track, 400 buildings, and 4,800 miniature animal and human figures, recreating a typical American town in various seasonal settings.

    Park Dining Venues
    Cypress Gardens has 16 restaurant venues ranging from sit-down service to corner snack stands most of which serves up traditional amusement park fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, cotton candy, ice cream, funnel cakes and more.
    The Jubilee Marketplace - features a variety of goodies from all-American hamburgers to the pastry delights of a working bakery
    Aunt Julie’s Country Kitchen - features home-style, all you can eat cooking
    Cherries On Top - ice cream shop
    Backwater Bill's - finger-lickin’ southern BBQ

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