of town, and on eastward to US 27. – It cuts through the heart of Winter Haven's downtown as Central Avenue, and leads eastward directly to Dundee at US 27. – From northern Winter Haven, SR 544 connects westward to Auburndale, hence its name, Havendale Boulevard, and leads a scenic route eastward toward Haines City. The streets of downtown Winter Haven are arranged in a grid plan. 1st Street (SR 549) is the north–south axis, with two sets of numbered streets running parallel – one to the east (e.g. 7th St. NE/SE), and one to the west (e.g. 6th St. NW/SW). Central Avenue (SR 542) is the west–east axis, with two sets of lettered avenues similarly running parallel on either side. Public transit Local commuter bus service is provided by Winter Haven Area Transit and the Citrus Connection. Air transport Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport and the adjacent Jack Browns Seaplane Base are located northwest of the central business district. Intercity rail Winter Haven has an Amtrak train station served by the Silver Star and Silver Meteor. Places of interest Attractions Legoland Florida Healthcare Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven Women's Hospital Bond Clinic Gessler Clinic Sister city Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy (1984), on the occasion of the Water Ski World Cup performed on the lago Arancio, in Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy. The two cities share an association with this sport. See also List of people from Winter Haven, Florida Legoland Florida Lake Daisy (Florida) Camp Mack's River Resort River Ranch Winter Park, Florida References External links City of Winter Haven Official Site Portal style website: government, business, library, recreation and more Winter Haven News Chief community news The Lakeland Ledger newspaper serving Winter Haven and all of Polk County City-Data.com Comprehensive statistical data and more about Winter Haven Cities in Florida Cities in Polk County, Florida Populated places established in 1884 1884 establishments in Florida