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City in Florida, United States
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Bartow is a historic, Southern town in Polk County, Florida. As county seat, there is a large difference in the number of people in the town during the day and the number of people who reside in Bartow.
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Museum showcasing Polk County's history and housed in the historic, 1908 county courthouse. The building also houses the Polk County Historical & Genealogical Library (+1 863 534-4380).
House on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1892 by former slave and self-taught master carpenter L.B. Brown.
Memorabilia from the time when this airport served as a training center for air force recruits during WWII & the 1950s.
Art classes & workshops.
Skate park.
Public, 18-hole course. Range, lessons, & golf club rental available. On-site restaurant. Slope rating: 126. USGA rating: 69.8.
second Saturday of each month. Antiques & collectibles vendors along Main Street, 9AM-3PM.
third Friday of each month (except December). Neighborhood street festival with live music, food, games, and local vendors. 6PM-9PM.
All-you-can-eat catfish or chicken in evenings. Other country foods also available.
Various desserts & sweet treats. Light lunches, soups, & salads also available.
American food.
Authentic hand-made pizzas, calzones, and bread knots.
RV resort with 399 sites. Hookups. Dump station. Laundry. Showers. Pool. Pets allowed.
Complimentary breakfast. Pool. Free wi-fi internet access.
Complimentary breakfast. Pool. Pets allowed. On-site restaurant. Free wi-fi internet access.
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Bus service is available from Lakeland or Winter Haven by the Citrus Connection bus service.
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Lakeland · Regional · LAL
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