Timeline
10:00
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center (The Depot)
Step into the restored railroad station. The morning light fills the historic caboose and exhibits as the doors open at 10:00. It is the quietest time to absorb the city's industrial history without the midday crowds.
10:25
Walk 13 minutes to L'Incontro for lunch. The Italian cuisine is ready for the daily lunch service. It is a short stroll from the depot, keeping you in the downtown core while you enjoy a relaxed meal.
11:30
Head to the Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe, just a five-minute walk away. Browse the deli selections and pick up local cheeses or snacks. The shop is open until 15:00 on Saturdays, fitting perfectly into your afternoon pace.
Local tip
The Cheese Shoppe closes early on Saturdays at 15:00, so plan your visit before then. L'Incontro serves lunch and dinner daily, making it a reliable stop for a midday meal.
Check before you go
- The Depot opens at 10:00 on Saturdays.
- Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe closes at 15:00 on Saturdays.
Worth knowing
- Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lake Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).