Barbecue, beer, and brushstrokes: Explore Polk with Visit Central Florida’s passes

Be a tourist in your own hometown with three passes that give you prizes in return for check-ins.

A 70-ft mural with a colorful, technological design

Check in at Mitchell’s Coffee House, where you’ll find “Exploring Innovation” by James Hicks.

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Sure, you may live in Polk County, but are you fully experiencing the best food, drinks, and art it has to offer? Dive deeper into our culinary + creative scene with three free passes from Visit Central Florida.

All it takes is your smartphone to sign up for a digital pass, no app required. Just use your GPS to check in at each location and start racking up rewards as you experience the county. We’re talking stickers, local art, barbecue rub, and coasters — some businesses also sweetened the deal by offering passholder discounts.

A table with four flights of beer at Front Page Brewing Co.

You can get BOGO pints at Front Page Brewing Co. by checking in with the Adventure on Tap Pass.

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Find these stops in Lakeland to complete your first check-ins:

Pick up your free prizes at the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center in Davenport. For even more discounts at local businesses you love, check out the Sunshine Savings Pass.

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