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Lake Placid, Florida Attractions

With 29 freshwater lakes and known as the Caladium Capital of the World, Lake Placid has the small town feel with every convenience you need. Beautiful Murals depict history on the walls downtown for you to admire.

Town of Murals

In 1992, the Lake Placid Mural Society formed to beautify the town and tell its history. We invite you to walk through our internationally known historic outdoor art gallery with over 40 beautiful larger than life murals. 

Water Recreation

Lakes are one of Highlands County’s most attractive natural features. The greater Lake Placid area includes 29 named lakes with over 11,000 acres of surface water, as well as Lake Istokpoga, Florida’s fifth largest lake at 27,692 acres. There is an incredible diversity of lakes in the area that ranges from large deep, clear lakes such as Placid and June-in-Winter to shallower, highly productive lakes such as Apthorpe, Crews and Carrie that support excellent fish populations. 

Golf

When you’re visiting Lake Placid, make a round of golf one of your top priorities. Lake Placid, Florida has many outstanding options for the avid golfer, including a wide variety courses and plenty of tee times to fit your schedule. 

Caladium Festival

 Lake Placid is “The Caladium Capital of The World.” For any industry that makes such a mark on an area, there should be a festival celebrating it. The idea was first broached by Doris Gentry and a few years later growers were prodded and helped by Ann Bond and Audrey Vickers with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. They suggested September as the caladiums were in full bloom and it was a slow month for merchants. 

Toby's Clown School

There may be only one museum dedicated to American Clowns and you’ll find it in Lake Placid! At last count, more than 700 significant pieces of clown memorabilia can be found within the walls of Toby’s American Clown Museum and School.

Sebring International Raceway

Sebring International Raceway is America’s premier sports car racing facility. Nestled among the orange groves and cattle ranches of central Florida, it is the oldest permanent road racing track in North America, evolving from a World War II air base. Sebring is world famous for the annual 12 Hour endurance race. Every year on the third Saturday of March, the raceway hosts thousands of race fans from around the world to witness the historic 12 hour classic.

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