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Places of Interest<br />
Toby’s American Clown Museum and School<br />
A museum and gift shop dedicated to the art of clowning. Affiliated<br />
with Toby’s Clown School, where future clowns learn makeup,<br />
wardrobe, pocket magic and how to make people laugh. Admission<br />
is free. Hours vary, so call ahead.<br />
109 W. Interlake Blvd., <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Placid</strong> | 863-465-2920;<br />
tobysclownfoundation.org<br />
Archbold Biological Station<br />
Established in 1941, Archbold Biological Station<br />
is a renowned center for ecological research,<br />
conservation and education. The public can visit<br />
the Frances Archbold Hufty Learning Center, a<br />
model of “green” building architecture. On Archbold’s<br />
self-guided tours, learn about native plants,<br />
hike through the intriguing scrub landscape, and<br />
gain a fascinating insight into the people, places<br />
and stories of Archbold. Public seminars and<br />
specials events are listed online. Admission is free,<br />
but a $5 per visitor donation is suggested. Groups<br />
can book guided tours for a fee. A 2-3 hour swamp<br />
buggy eco-tour is available at the MacArthur<br />
Agro-ecology Research Center, a working cattle<br />
ranch dedicated to ecological research. Public<br />
Wet Dogs Brewing<br />
Highlands County's first brewpub offers a wide<br />
variety of craft beer, wine, seltzers, coffee, kombucha<br />
and craft sodas, but that's not all! Located<br />
in the Journal Plaza beside Morty & Edna's Craft<br />
Kitchen, Wet Dogs has merged lake life with an<br />
Irish pub, where you'll find live entertainment,<br />
open mic nights, trivia, steel tip darts and table<br />
games. The brewery operation's unique five barrel<br />
system is in the same room with you so you may<br />
find yourself stirring the mash. But if you're not<br />
interested in brewing, it's OK; maybe you can sing<br />
tours are $15 per person, reservations required.<br />
123 Main Drive, Venus<br />
Station Main Office: 863-465-2571;<br />
Swamp Buggy Tours: 863-699-0242;<br />
archbold-station.org;<br />
facebook.com/Archbold-BiologicalStation<br />
or play an instrument - if you're good enough you<br />
could win a beer on the house! The venue has a<br />
120-inch screen for special events and hosts community<br />
nights where 10% of sales are donated to<br />
selected community charities. When the weather<br />
is nice (it's <strong>Florida</strong>!), they'll roll up the garage door<br />
and you can relax on the paver patio or in the Journal's<br />
park area that features a weekly farmer's<br />
market and movie night on the lawn.<br />
231 N. Main Ave., <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Placid</strong><br />
863-410-2010<br />
Welcome to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Placid</strong> ❦ 35
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