Located in Lake Placid, Henscratch Farms is one of Florida's few certified farm wineries. The 10-acre farm offers a variety of activities ranging from berry picking to wine-tasting. The farm grows muscadine and scuppernong grapes, which are varieties native to the area. Apart from growing berries and producing wine, the farm also raises chickens and sells fresh eggs in its country store. Henscratch Farms Vineyard is one of the most popular attractions in Highlands County, especially for visitors to Lake Placid.
Henscratch Farms Vineyard
980 Henscratch Road
Lake Placid, FL 33852-5314
863-699-2060
henscratchfarms.com
Avon Park Air Force Range is the largest Wildlife Management Area in southwestern Florida and the tenth largest in the state. The park attempts to balance habitat management with public recreation, offering both nature trails and wildlife viewing with outdoor activities such as small game hunting, fishing and camping. There are 32 miles of hiking trails for public use at the park, taking in Lake Arbuckle, Sandy Point Wildlife Refuge and a 12-mile-long trail along the Kissimmee River.
Avon Park Air Force Range
29 South Blvd.
Avon Park AFB, FL 33825-9381
863-452-4254
avonparkafr.net
Located 15 minutes from Sebring and Lake Placid, Airboat Wildlife Adventures specializes in scenic tours of the diverse ecosystems of southwestern Florida. Tours run for an hour and a half, and explore the 28,000-acre Lake Istokpoga and several miles up Arbuckle Creek. Tours are conducted aboard high-speed airboats, which is a type of craft specifically designed to navigate the bayou landscape of Florida. Apart from scenic tours, Airboat Wildlife Adventures also offers duck and alligator hunting trips in the area.
Airboat Wildlife Adventures
4971 US Highway 98
Sebring, FL 33876
863-655-4737
airboatwildlifeadventures.com
Lost Mines of Atlantis is home to the largest mining flume in Florida, where customers can prospect for over 130 different types of gemstones. Fossils, arrowheads and precious metals can also be found at the site. Prices are based on what type of gems the customer wants to find. The on-site shop offers a variety of curios and import products from all over the world, as well as mineral and gem specimens. Visiting the Lost Mines of Atlantis is a popular activity for locals and tourists in the Sebring area.
Lost Mines of Atlantis Gem Mine and Rock Shop
10404 U.S. Hwy 27
South Sebring, FL 33876
863-655-4044
lostminesofatlantis.net
