Avon Park

City of Charm

From fishing and boating to golfing, hiking or biking, Avon Park is nothing short of scenic views and a relaxing getaway. Known as the City of Charm, a leisurely stroll along the mile-long mall on Main Street, Avon Park will prove the city lives up to it’s name. Here you’ll find business owners greeting new and familiar faces just the same, charming boutiques offering something for everyone, and the historic Hotel Jacaranda that once played hostess to the likes of Babe Ruth and Clark Gable.

Immerse yourself in the city’s vivid art and culture scene with a stop at the city’s academic hub, South Florida State College. Catch a show at the region’s premier performing arts center, the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for Performing Arts. With past performances by Jay Leno, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Vienna Boys Choir and Broadway tours, this theater has hosted the faces of big names since 1984. Travel through Florida’s present and history at the Museum of Florida Art and Culture. Also home to rotating exhibits throughout the year, the museum’s permanent display space details the chronological history of the state and its people via a timeline of events and artifacts unearthed at surrounding archaeological sites.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to experience an authentic taste of Old Florida through Avon Park’s local eats, whether it be the comfort of a cold beer and pub grub at the Wild Turkey Tavern or a seasoned steak with a side of freshly steamed veggies at Eighteen East Restaurant and Bar. Or stop by Maxwell Groves for the sweet taste of the area’s vibrant citrus industry. Offering a charming escape where every moment is filled with discovery and delight, Avon Park invites you to slow down and savor the simple pleasures of life.