Overview
Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Haines City
Haines City Theatre
Lake Eva Park
Lake Eva Beach, aquatic park, and sports activities.
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 — 25 mi away. Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
Two expressways go to Haines City. US-27 goes north-south across the west side of the city, ultimately connecting with I-4 near Walt Disney World. US-17/92 also passes through the city from east-west; it enters from the northeast on 17th Street and enters from the west on Hinson Avenue.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Haines City Theatre
- Lunch Manny's Original Chophouse
- Afternoon Lake Eva Park
- Dinner China Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Climate
Get in
By car
Two expressways go to Haines City. US-27 goes north-south across the west side of the city, ultimately connecting with I-4 near Walt Disney World. US-17/92 also passes through the city from east-west; it enters from the northeast on 17th Street and enters from the west on Hinson Avenue.
Get around
Do
Eat
Eat Manny's Original Chophouse
Lively, family-friendly eatery presenting steakhouse fare from chops to chicken salad.
Sleep
Go next
- Northeast is the small town of Davenport.
Nearby
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Auburndale
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Polk City
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Celebration
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