Alafia River ReserveMulberry Phosphate MuseumChristina LakeKelly LakeBanana LakeAlderman's Ford Park
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Willow Oak

Willow Oak is a town in Polk district, Florida, United States of about 6,732 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit: 74 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alafia River Reserve, Mulberry Phosphate Museum and Christina Lake.

27.9161° N, 82.0179° WPop. 6,732

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km93
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Alafia River Reserve

Nature spot · 3 km

Mulberry Phosphate Museum, museum near Willow Oak
Must-see

Mulberry Phosphate Museum

Museum · 6 km

Must-see

Christina Lake

Lake · 8 km

Places near Willow Oak by type

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One day from Willow Oak

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Willow Oak
  2. Kelly Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Banana Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Christina Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Mulberry Phosphate Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Alderman's Ford Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Willow Oak
Today’s loopWillow OakStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Willow Oak?

Alafia River Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Mulberry Phosphate Museum (museum, about 6 km), Christina Lake (lake, about 8 km), Mulberry Park (park, about 8 km), Kelly Lake (lake, about 13 km), Lake Canyon (lake, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Willow Oak?

93 places on Spotwander: 74 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Willow Oak?

Christina Lake, about 8 km by road; Kelly Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Willow Oak?

Mulberry Park, about 8 km by road; Alderman's Ford Park (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Willow Oak?

Start in Willow Oak, visit Kelly Lake, then Banana Lake, then Christina Lake, then Mulberry Phosphate Museum, then Alderman's Ford Park, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.