Fun Away from the Fields

Family Fun In and Around Polk County

 

We love the fact that a huge number of attendees make the Homeschool World Series a vacation for the whole family. There is certainly no shortage of family fun in the area for before, after, and even during the tournament week. Just don’t wear the players out too much!

Theme Parks / Amusement Rides

• Disneyworld – 30 min. NE in Buena Vista
• Universal Studios – 40 min. NE in Orlando
• Legoland – 15 min. SE in Winter Haven
• Busch Gardens – 50 min. W in Tampa
• SeaWorld – 35 min. NE in Orlando
• Discovery Cove – 40 min. NE in Orlando
• FunSpot America – 30 min. NE in Kissimmee
• International Drive – 40 min NE in Orlando

Beaches / Water Attractions

• Clearwater beach – 90 min. W past Tampa
• St. Pete beach – 90 min. W near Largo
• Siesta Key beach – 1h45 SW past Sarasota
• Cocoa beach – 90 min ENE I-4/528
• Indian Harbour beach – 1h45 E
• Vero beach – 2 hrs ESE Hwy 60
• Orlando Watersports Complex – 50 min NE
• Nona Adventure Park – 50 min NE
• Elite Cable Waterskiing – Auburndale
• Aquatica – 40 min NE in Orlando
• Lake Hollingsworth – 20 min. W in Lakeland
• Lake Morton – 20 min. W in Lakeland

“Pick your own” Fruit Farms / Treats

• Ridge Island Groves – 20 min. E in Haines City
• Showcase of Citrus – 50 min. N in Clermont
• Southern Hill Farms – 45 min. N in Clermont
• Hancock Groves – 60 min. NW in Dade City
• Pelican’s SnoBalls – Auburndale

Off the Beaten Path

• Polk Museum of Art – Lakeland
• Hollis Garden – Lakeland
• Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales
• Safari Wilderness Ranch – Lakeland
• Spook Hill – Lake Wales
• Dinosaur World – Plant City
• Florida Air Museum – Lakeland
• Proctor’s Goat Farm – Winter Haven
• Living Water Cruises – Winter Haven
• Gatorland wildlife/zipline park – Orlando
• “Spirit of the Swamp” Boat Tours – Kissimmee
• Solomon’s Recycled Castle – Ona
• Westgate River Ranch – River Ranch
• Frank Lloyd Wright tour – FL Southern College
 

The Board of Directors of the HWSA want to thank the City of Auburndale and Polk County for their continued partnership and hospitality to our tournament. Please enjoy your stay in Florida’s Sweetest Spot for Fun! You’ll find more information about attractions and a discount pass option on the Polk County Tourism site…