From world-famous theme parks to quiet lakeside mornings — here's what to do around Davenport 33837, sorted by the kind of day you're planning. All a short drive from Charles Cove.
Drive times are approximate — check hours & tickets with each venue before you go
This is the reason a lot of people land here in the first place — you're at the quiet edge of the Orlando attractions corridor.
Roughly 18–22 miles away — about 20–35 minutes depending on the park. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are the closest; Magic Kingdom is the farthest.
Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove are all a short drive north up I-4.
About 25–30 minutes south in Winter Haven — one of the most popular family day trips in the area, especially for younger kids.
Old-Florida favorites — Gatorland's gators and zip lines, and Fun Spot America's go-karts and coasters — round out the family options without the mega-park crowds.
The everyday stuff that makes living here good — not just visiting.
In nearby Haines City — playgrounds, an aquatic center, walking paths, and a steady calendar of community events (it's where the July 4 Thunder on the Ridge fireworks happen).
A big Polk County park with a boat ramp, large and small dog parks, a nature walk, plus basketball, racquetball, soccer, and football fields.
Local lakes like Lake Davenport are good for kayaking and fishing, and there's plenty of quieter, wilder Florida just off the main roads.
Two 18-hole Greg Norman–designed courses (the links-style International and the more traditional National), plus a golf academy — minutes from the neighborhood.
A National Historic Landmark in nearby Lake Wales — a 205-foot "Singing Tower" carillon set in 50 acres of gardens with walking trails and wildlife. A genuinely special, low-key day.
True Blue Winery has tastings and a farm-to-table bistro close by, and Lakeridge Winery (Florida's largest) is a popular weekend drive with tours and festivals.
Shopping, restaurants, and a Cinépolis IMAX theater at US-27 and I-4 — the easy rainy-day or date-night option. See the restaurants & shopping guide →
Theme parks are great, but the neighborhood has its own rhythm — city celebrations, rec leagues, library programs, and CDD meetings. Our community calendar pulls the real, dated events from official Davenport and Haines City sources so you never miss what's close to home.
Walt Disney World is ~18–22 miles away; Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Aquatica, Volcano Bay, Discovery Cove, Gatorland, and Fun Spot are all a short drive north. LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven is about 25–30 minutes south.
ChampionsGate golf, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Lake Eva and Northeast Regional parks, kayaking and fishing on local lakes, True Blue and Lakeridge wineries, and Posner Park's shopping, dining, and IMAX theater.
Yes — it's roughly 25–30 minutes south in Winter Haven, one of the most popular family day trips for the area.
Our community calendar aggregates real, dated events from the cities of Davenport and Haines City, the CDD, and other official sources — and you can subscribe via calendar feed or RSS.
