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Many cultural amenities accentuate the quality of life in Florida’s heartland. Art exhibits, art shows, craft fairs and performing arts presentations complement and enhance life in Highland County.

The Highlands Art League offers classes in painting, sculpture and crafts work and also sponsors several exhibits each year. Its annual Arts Festival is held each November on the Circle in downtown Sebring.

The Allen Altvater Cultural Center, located near the center of downtown Sebring, houses the public library and the Sebring Historical Society Archives.

Highlands Little Theater represents the performing arts and live theater with the highest quality in musical, variety and dramatic theater in a dinner theater setting on a year-round schedule.

South Florida Community College in Avon Park offers events from Broadway plays to concerts and ballet. The Highlands County Concert Band delights audiences of all ages during the winter season and is complemented by performances of the Highlands Community Orchestra, the Highlandaires Big Band, the Celebration Brass, The Delta Chorale and the Sweet Adelines.

The Children’s Museum of the Highlands in downtown Sebring is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe venue for children to learn and explore through exhibits and on-going programs.

Picturesque railroad stations are home to historical museums in Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring. The historic Sebring Railroad Station is still in active use for daily Amtrak service.

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