Westgate River Ranch Resort
Nestled on 1,700 beautiful acres in Central Florida and just an hour from Orlando, Westgate River Ranch provides fun and adventure for the entire family! Return to the days of “Old Florida” when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers at this authentic “Dude Ranch.” The perfect backdrop for your vacation getaway, Westgate River Ranch boasts Western-themed accommodations, an abundance of recreational activities, and unique opportunities for families and friends to spend quality time with each other.
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About Lake Wales, Florida
Nestled in Polk County, Florida, and just over an hour South of Orlando, beautiful Lake Wales has been voted the “Friendliest Small Town in Florida.” The Lake Wales area provides fun and adventure for the whole family. The Lake Wales Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features charming specialty shops, antique stores and restaurants. At nearby Westgate River Ranch, an authentic Florida dude ranch nestled on 1,700 beautiful acres, you and your family can return to the days of “Old Florida” when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers. Westgate River Ranch offers a multitude of outdoor recreational activities such as horseback riding, trap and skeet shooting, full-service marina, nine-hole golf course and a championship rodeo on Saturday nights.Lake Wales Attractions
Westgate River Ranch hosts the Americom Championship Rodeo every Saturday night at 7:30 PM. Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch for an evening of fun for the whole family that includes trick riding, bull riding and barrel racing. A National Historic Landmark, the serene Historic Bok Sanctuary features a 205-foot, Gothic-style carillon tower, as well as a museum, beautiful landscape garden, picnic areas, a café and gift shop. Built as a train station in 1928, the historic Depot now houses the Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center (also known simply as The Depot Museum), which preserves the rich history of Lake Wales through artifacts and exhibits. Last but not least, don’t miss a chance to experience the legendary Spook Hill. Park your car at the bottom of this “gravity-defying hill” on North Wales Drive in Lake Wales and it will appear to roll up the hill. Is it an optical illusion or some kind of mystical occurrence?
