About this city
Also known as: Winter Strawberry Capital of the World
Plant City is a historic inland city located in northeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, situated roughly midway between Tampa and Lakeland. Originally settled in the mid-19th century and incorporated in 1885, the city was renamed in honor of Henry B. Plant, the visionary railroad tycoon who connected the community to his vast rail network, sparking an immediate agricultural boom. Geographically positioned on fertile, sun-drenched coastal plains, Plant City evolved into the undisputed 'Winter Strawberry Capital of the World,' famously producing over three-quarters of the nation's mid-winter strawberries. The town masterfully preserves its historic, train-centric red-brick downtown and proud agricultural heritage, anchored annually by a massive, world-famous berry festival.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Indulge in famous shortcakes at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival, explore vintage locomotives at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum, and shop for unique antiques in the historic downtown commercial district.
