- The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Florida Southern College to Common Ground Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lakeland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Plant City, Lake Wales and Zephyrhills.
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Escape Room games at Escapology offer an experience for gamers, families, businesses
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Located in Lakeland, Florida, the Florida Southern College is a co-educational institution known for its intensive internship programs. The college also offers online courses and has many offerings for working adult students.
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With many statues placed all over the area, the Common Ground Park is mainly intended for children with its many playgrounds. It also has picnic areas and gazebos which can be rented.
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Biking, fishing, hiking and picnicking can be done at the Circle B Bar Reserve. It covers 1,267 acres and it is the home to a wide variety of birds, mammals and reptiles since it became a wetland.
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Lakeland, Florida's Hollis Garden is a large, elaborate formal garden. It features sculptured bushes, elegant floral arrangements, exotic plants, intricate fountains and tasteful statues. There are also numerous places to sit and relax. Admission is free.
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Hollis Garden is a large lakeside botanic garden placed within a neo-classical architectural environment. The garden is populated with artistically patterned flower beds, public art, and several running ornamental fountains.
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111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801
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Architectural fans enjoy the Florida Southern College Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center. The center features drawings, photographs and furniture, as well as a full-sized home by the late Wright.
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At the Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland, Florida, patrons get up close and personal with a variety of incredible animals. The Ranch covers 260 acres and is accessible only by the Safari's expertly-guided vehicles.
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Opened since 1948 and renovated several times due to natural calamities, Silvermoon Drive-in offers the moviegoer the latest Hollywood productions, together with a fast-food specialty from the snack-bar. It also has a flea-market.
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4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33807
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Dedicated to pioneers such as Howard Hughes, The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun exhibits all kinds of aircrafts, from antiques to war-birds. The library has a collection of 40,000 photos, 27,000 magazines and 6,000 books, pertaining to the aviation domain.