An independent guide to Lake Wales and the Florida Ridge.
§ Polk County · 15.6 mi · ~22 min from Lake Wales
The town
Lake Alfred is a small rail-line town northwest of Lake Wales, known for its antique shops, a University of Florida citrus research center, and a stretch of the Auburndale-to-Haines City rail-trail that runs through it.
It's about 22 minutes from Lake Wales via US-17 — a low-key stop rather than a destination in its own right.
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