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Welcome to the National Historic District, Downtown Lake Wales,
Florida. This beautiful area is home to some of Central Florida's finest restaurants,
most interesting shops and art galleries, antiques, striking architecture, and fun nightlife.
Here you will find information about the unique shops which are now located within
the district, as well the fascinating architecture within the District, as well
as National Register structures on adjoining streets. We
also include news of Special Events and
Activities happening within the National Historic District,
like the Mardi Gras,
Caribbean Cultural Festival, FallFest,
Lake Wales Ridge Folk Arts Festival,
Veteran's Day Parade & Patriotism Celebration,
Charity Art Auction, and
Christmas Festival. The area is fast becoming the region's Entertainment District as well, and
a number of nighttime activities and musical entertainments are offered.
Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Book Signing by Patrick Smith, arthor of A Land Remembered, a book on Florida's History, at
Overbooked in the Historic District.
Join Bellissimo! for a Christmas
Preview Reception. See our unique items, just arrived from Italy.
The MarketPlace is located between Park and Stuart Avenues,
in the heart of the District.
The Historic District encompasses portions of Central, Stuart, Park and Orange Avenues, and the adjacent Scenic Highway, Market Street, and North First Street. A brochure is available at the Depot Museum offering a self-guided walking tour of the most significant structures and details of numerous architectural features within the district.
Developed during the Great Florida Land Boom of the 1920's, this quaint collection of specialty shops epitomizes the vintage charm of an exciting era. The district plays an important counterpoint to the colonial history of St. Augustine by preserving the effects of the great Florida population boom which began near the end of the 19th century.
In recent years, an ambitious project was begun to document the history of the area, including the individuals who played key roles in the development of the district's fine buildings. These murals can be located by using the walking tour brochure, or will be encountered "just around the next corner." Some are featured within this site.
Within this compact area are also found several notable restaurants, offering shoppers comfortable respite during their browsing. Some of them, along with certain other shops, can be visited on the pages of our business directory.
Also within the district is the Depot Museum and Cultural Center, offering changing exhibits on the history of the area.
Right now, make plans to join us for the biggest cultural explosion of the year, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras!
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