Overview
Auburndale is a town in Polk County, Florida.
5 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Auburndale
Ephriam Baynard House
Ephriam Mikell Baynard was a real estate developer in the area; his house was designed by architect Alfred Thorp. A plaque at the house designates him as a "Great Floridian." It was added to the National Register of Hist…
Holland Jenks House
Built in 1925 during the 20's economic boom in Florida, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Butterfly Garden
A park map is attached on the webpage, including its four zones and a "railroad garden.".
Historic Depot
Used as an event center.
Lake Ariana
Clubhouse and pier into the lake on the northern shore of the town.
Edgewater TECO Trail
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 52°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Winter Haven)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland — 15 mi away. Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
US-92 connects nearby cities to the town — Lakeland to the west and Lake Alfred to the east. Polk Parkway — toll road FL-570 — is a partial loop road of Lakeland that connects to US-92 and I-4, which passes to the north of Lakeland. Polk City Road (FL-559) connects Auburndale to I-4 and Polk City on the other side of I-4.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Butterfly Garden, Historic Depot, Ephriam Baynard House
- Lunch Sal's Pizza
- Afternoon Lake Ariana, Edgewater TECO Trail
- Dinner Smokin Jim's House of BBQ
- Evening Brew Hounds Sports Lounge
Day 2
- Morning Holland Jenks House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
The town, which had a population of 16,700 in 2019, was founded in 1880. Founder Frank Fuller left the Northeast in search of a part of the country with a warmer climate. A railroad was built in the town during the 1880s. Settlers from Auburndale, Massachusetts decided upon the name, which comes from Oliver Goldsmith's poem "The Deserted Village," and the new town became popular with artists.
Climate
Get in
By car
US-92 connects nearby cities to the town — Lakeland to the west and Lake Alfred to the east. Polk Parkway — toll road FL-570 — is a partial loop road of Lakeland that connects to US-92 and I-4, which passes to the north of Lakeland. Polk City Road (FL-559) connects Auburndale to I-4 and Polk City on the other side of I-4.
See
See Ephriam Baynard House
Ephriam Mikell Baynard was a real estate developer in the area; his house was designed by architect Alfred Thorp. A plaque at the house designates him as a "Great Floridian." It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and is now a museum.
See Holland Jenks House (Stuart Jenks House)
Built in 1925 during the 20's economic boom in Florida, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Do
Eat
Drink
Drink Brew Hounds Sports Lounge
Sleep
Stay safe
Auburndale Police Department: +1 863 965-5555 (Emergency: 911)
Polk County Sheriff: +1 863 533-0344 (Emergency: 911)
Go next
- Lakeland is a few miles to the west.
- Lake Alfred is a small town east of Auburndale.
- Auburndale is between two of the state's largest cities: Tampa to the west and Orlando to the northeast.
Nearby
Lake Alfred
City / town · 21 listings · 5 mi away
Winter Haven
City / town · 57 listings · 5 mi away
Polk City
City / town · 15 listings · 8 mi away
Lakeland
City / town · 56 listings · 10 mi away
Haines City
City / town · 10 listings · 11 mi away
Dundee
City / town · 8 listings · 11 mi away
Bartow
City / town · 20 listings · 12 mi away
Davenport
City / town · 21 listings · 13 mi away
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