Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes is Central Florida’s inland coastal playground. Here, 24 lakes are connected by canals. Without leaving the water, you can enjoy countless hours of waterskiing, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and tubing. Whether it’s fireworks or light shows, experiencing the area’s attractions from the water will give you a whole new perspective on lakeside living.
Waterfront Dining – for those that like to eat beside the water
One of Winter Haven's landmark restaurants, Harborside is situated against the shores of Lake Shipp. The menu features Casual seaside flare like fried gator bites, peel-and-eat shrimp, Gulf oysters, and crab cakes, as well as steak [...]
Water Ski Shows
When you enter Legoland Florida Resort near Winter Haven, you also step into a piece of Americana. Cypress Gardens opened here in 1936 as Florida's first commercial theme park and quickly became known for its spectacular water [...]
Airboat Rides
Just a few miles outside the glitzy theme parks of Orlando lies a hidden world of natural wonders. The wetlands around Kissimmee are home to caimans alligators, bald eagles, hawks, turtles, white-tailed deer, and other [...]
Paddleboarding
Paddleboard Winter Haven offers rentals, lessons, and tours for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. .Paddleboarding is a unique way to get people of all ages and skill levels out on the water. A wide array of [...]
Watersports
Whether you re in the mood for a fun day of tubing or a private wakeboard lesson. Central Florida has options. The World's Barefoot Center in Winter Have, the largest barefoot waterskiing school in the world, offers [...]