The Sebring center is about the area of Children's Museum Highlands and the area of Sebring Amtrak Station.
The spring months of April and May and the fall months from September through November are the best times to visit the city. The weather is not oppressively hot and humid, and there are fewer tourists.
In Sebring, March is a big month because of the Twelve Hours of Sebring race. Expect higher hotel rates during racing events. During the spring months from March through May, you'll see temperatures in the 80s during the day and in the 50s and 60s at night. You shouldn't see too many rainy days.
Outside of the Twelve Hours of Sebring, the area hosts many wonderful springtime events. Every March, the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival takes place in Okeechobee. This four-day festival boasts diverse music, art, and foods. West Palm Beach hosts SunFest during May each year. Over four days, 50 bands play on three stages. Enjoy the battle of the bands, games in the ChillZone, and great food and drinks from dozens of vendors.
Summers in Sebring are hot and humid. Luckily, there are lakes to play in to help you keep cool. Water activities draw tourists and locals alike, so expect the city to be more crowded and hotel rates to increase. High temperatures from June through August hover in the low 90s with low temperatures in the 70s. Summer months are the rainiest in the city, and afternoon thunderstorms can be strong with lightning, wind, and hail.
During the summer, Sebring hosts a monthly Food Truck Invasion where food vendors congregate to create culinary delights. Choose from fusion fare, comfort foods, and tasty treats at this immense outdoor picnic. Also monthly, the Saturday Night Cruise draws car lovers from across the region to show off their hot rods and enjoy live entertainment.
From September through November, daytime temperatures hover around 80 degrees. Lows drop from the 70s in September to the mid 50s in November. September is still rainy, but not like the summer months. Rain tapers off to lower amounts through the fall. Expect hotel rates to decrease since traveler numbers drop with the temperature.
In November, the city holds the Crazy Pepper Chili Cook Off, where teams from across central Florida compete to win. Enjoy chili samples, games, and a chili dog eating contest. In West Palm Beach, celebrate fall at the long-standing Oktoberfest. Genuine German cuisine, draft beer, and musicians come to engage in this raucous good time.
Winter in Sebring is quiet. Tourist numbers are low, and the temperatures are mild. Average daytime highs linger in the 70s with lows only reaching the high 40s at the coldest. There are occasional bursts of frosty weather, but those are few and far between. Rain tapers off, making for mostly dry days.
It's worth the day trip to Tampa to attend the Florida State Fair in February. With loads of indoor and outdoor exhibits, fair food vendors, and what's dubbed “America's largest midway,” you're sure to have a memorable time.
If you're looking to save, consider Ramada Lake Placid, where AAA members save up to 10 percent. You'll be just 20 minutes from Sebring and close to Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park and Henscratch Farms. You'll sleep wonderfully on pillow top beds dressed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Relax with a movie on cable channels while posting vacation pictures via the free Wi-Fi. Recreational opportunities include a fitness center and outdoor pool. Start your days with free breakfast each morning.
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Sebring, AAA members save up to 10 percent on what previous guests have called “comfortable, quiet rooms.” Enjoy the peacefulness of a rural location while being near Veterans Beach and Sebring City Pier. Rooms boast free wired and wireless internet, free local calls, and desks for business travelers. Stay up to date with satellite channels on the flat screen and free newspapers. The Express Start Breakfast Bar offers guests eggs, sausage, bacon, omelets, and the chain's signature cinnamon rolls each day. Group rates at this hotel are lowest in the late spring.
At La Quinta Inn & Suites in Sebring, you'll enjoy great rooms at a fair price close to Altvater Cultural Complex and Highlands Little Theater. All rooms include desks, microwaves, fridges, and cable channels on flat screen TVs. Post your trip photos courtesy of the free wired and wireless internet. Keep your fitness regimen intact in the fitness center or outdoor pool. Fill your tank each morning at the free Bright Side Breakfast.
At Quality Inn & Suites in Sebring, work trips are a breeze with free parking, free newspapers, and a business center. There are meeting rooms and a conference space as well. Wind down from a long day with a meal from room service while watching a movie on satellite channels or surfing free Wi-Fi. Family-friendly amenities include adjoining rooms and pet acceptance. Kids under 18 stay free with a parent, saving you more. Fuel up each morning with a hearty breakfast that includes waffles, eggs, sausage, pastries, fruit, and beverages.
Soak up the sunshine on Lake Jackson, where you can swim, fish, boat, and lounge on the beaches. Hike the trails through the Cypress forests in Highlands Hammock State Park, where wildlife and lush vegetation surround you. Spend a rainy afternoon at the Children's Museum of the Highlands, the Depot Museum, or the Highlands Museum of the Arts.
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Below are reviews of the city of Sebring, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
Racing school.
Racing
Lake Jackson is next door and has a great bike/walking/running trail.
Water! Really wild!
The hotel restaurant has gone through an awesome renovation since last time we were there. Staff, food, atmosphere is great!
The hotel restaurant has gone through an awesome renovation since last time we were there. Staff, food, atmosphere are great!
Everything in walking distance we needed!
My sister leaves here! Convenient stores and restaurants; no gators seen. Clean and pleasant sorroundings!
Golf!
Tavern restaurant was awesome and I love Sebring International Raceway.
Watched the race cars speeding around the track!
Sebring has some great restaurants with outdoor seating. Faded was our fave! Hammock park is another great place.
They have some great restaurants and diners.
Sebring is a very nice place
Trail of Terrors was a fun experience. . People are friendly, Watering Hole restaurant was definitely great.
It's a quiet place, good for the family.
Sebring is a beautiful city with a lot to offer. It is also basically adjacent to Avon Park and Lake Placid.
Downtown is being rebuilt: new family owned shops, charming, the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring activities on Thursday nights to attract visitors of all ages. Beautiful city surrounded by lakes and a huge State Park: the first built in FL n the 1930s. The City is well known for its car racing but has many other attractions to appeal: a beautiful Children's Museum, a charming downtown, budget family restaurants offering great food and others.