Lake Gem, Winter Haven

#14 among attractions in Winter Haven

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Gem is a round lake on the north side of Winter Haven, Florida, United States. It is tiny and has a surface area of 3.15-acre. On its north side is residential housing. On its east, west and south, it is bordered by trees. It is just north of the Polk State College campus. 11th Street Northeast passes 50 feet to the east of Lake Gem. ()

Length: 475 ftWidth: 425 ftElevation: 135 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°2'2"N, 81°42'40"W

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Lake Gem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chain of Lakes Trail, Lake Elbert, Lake Martha, Lake Maude.

1.7 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Chain of Lakes Trail, Winter Haven
44 min walk • The Chain of Lakes Trail is a 4.7 miles paved multi-use path that runs from Lake Alfred to Winter Haven in Florida, past many of the lakes that compose the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Elbert, Winter Haven
15 min walk • Lake Elbert is a circular lake with a circular cove on its southwest side. The Polk County Water Atlas says it is sometimes known as Little Elbert, but no other sources have used this name.
0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Martha, Winter Haven
19 min walk • Lake Martha, oval in shape, is in the west-central part of Winter Haven, Florida. Lake Martha Drive surrounds two-thirds of the lake's perimeter. Lake Martha has a 84.38-acre surface area. On the northeast is a public park and boat ramp and across the street from this park is...
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Maude, Winter Haven
19 min walk • Lake Maude is an oval-shaped lake on the north side of Winter Haven, Florida. It has a surface area of 54.83-acre. On its north and west sides, Lake Maude is bordered by residential areas.
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Silver, Winter Haven
27 min walk • Lake Silver is a natural freshwater lake located in central Winter Haven, Florida. This lake has a 51.73-acre surface area and is completely surrounded by offices, clinics and residential areas.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Link, Winter Haven
30 min walk • Lake Link is a circular natural freshwater lake on the east side of Winter Haven, Florida. It has a 26.17-acre surface area and is surrounded on all but the southwest sides by residences. A 50 feet canal connects it there to Lake Otis, a much larger lake.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Winter Haven Historic District, Winter Haven
37 min walk • The Downtown Winter Haven Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Winter Haven, Florida. The district is bounded by roughly Avenue A Northwest, Avenue A Southwest, 3rd and 5th Streets. It contains 26 historic buildings.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Winter Haven Heights Historic Residential District, Winter Haven
25 min walk • The Winter Haven Heights Historic Residential District is a U.S. historic district in Winter Haven, Florida. It is roughly bounded by Lake Martha, 2nd Street Northeast, 5th Street Northeast, and Avenue A Northeast, encompasses approximately 450 acres, and contains 147 historic buildings.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lake Gem?

Nearby attractions include Lake Elbert, Winter Haven (15 min walk), Lake Martha, Winter Haven (19 min walk), Lake Maude, Winter Haven (19 min walk).