Winter Haven, Florida is a place to play, explore, relax, and enjoy the good life. For winter visitors and snowbirds alike, this is a real piece of heaven. Fishing is a serious pursuit and any spot in Winter Haven is within a few steps of a freshwater lake or canal.

Know as the “Chain of Lakes” City, the famous chain is a unique series of 16 lakes connected by navigable canals. It is a boater's paradise for fishing and is recognized as the water skiiing capital of the world.

Winter Haven is 146 feet above sea level and the city limits touch or surround more than 30 freshwater lakes. Polk County's 2,002 square miles include 554 freshwater lakes.

The Winter Haven, Florida area is one of the most beautiful, versatile and popular vacation, snowbird and winter visitor destinations in the state. Unmatched natural beauty, quick access to the beaches on either coast and old Florida charm, combine with ever-present sunny skies and an average annual temperature of 72 degrees.

This is the ideal spot for ideal spot for fishermen, water-skiers, bicyclists, hikers, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Home to legendary gardens such as Cyprus Gardens, a majestic tower, a world class collection of vintage aircraft, fishing piers, public boat ramps, city parks and recreational facilities, and picnic grounds provides lots of things to do and see. You can also enjoy Orlando and Tampa less than one hour away.

Winter Haven makes the perfect "home base" for your snowbird and winter visitor headquarters.

If you like small-town charm with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets to set a romantic moment, then Winter Haven is the right place. Before long you will want to live there.