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Vacation Rentals Near Fantasy of Flight

In Polk City just northeast of Lakeland off I-4, a short drive from north Lakeland rentals.

About Fantasy of Flight

Fantasy of Flight in Polk City is the creation of aviation enthusiast Kermit Weeks and houses a rotating selection from one of the largest privately owned collections of vintage aircraft in the world. The attraction operates on a seasonal, limited schedule, with a hangar of restored historic planes and a gift shop open on select days. Aviation buffs come for rare warbirds, golden-age aircraft and the chance to see Weeks' ambitious vision for the site take shape. Polk City sits just northeast of Lakeland near I-4, so a north Lakeland or near-Orlando vacation rental makes it a quick, scenic outing.

Highlights

Founded by aviator Kermit Weeks in 1995Draws from one of the world's largest private vintage aircraft collectionsRestored warbirds and golden-age aircraft on displaySeasonal, limited-schedule hangar tours and gift shop

Visitor Tips

→Hours are seasonal and limited (often Friday–Sunday); always confirm the current schedule before driving out.
→The accessible hangar rotates roughly 20–25 aircraft, so collections vary by visit.
→Its spot near I-4 makes it an easy add-on when traveling between Lakeland and the Orlando area.