- 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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Explore three floors of interactive children’s exhibits, including a Curious George exhibit, a pretend theatre and a treehouse with a slide
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SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial & Museum Ship
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705 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
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Located in a World War II steamship built in 1944, the SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship is a treat for history buffs of all ages. Still fully functional, visitors can explore all three levels of this cavernous ship.
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Roughly 12,000 years of powerful stories are told at the Tampa Bay History Center through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Guests can learn about the early exploration of Florida, learn about cattle drives, and view a replica 1920s era cigar store.
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2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34759
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Encompassing 11,500 acres of state-of-the-art conservation and eco-system preservation, The Disney Wilderness Preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy a 3-mile hiking trail through the lands to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
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Situated on 47 acres of land, Giraffe Ranch offers intimate safari expeditions led by experienced drivers and guides in customized 4-WD safari tour vehicles. The safaris offer up-close, hands-on interactive experiences.
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Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.
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3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
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Visitors can enjoy a 79 acre recreational park with soccer, football, and baseball fields at Pasco County Government Parks & Recreation. The park also features a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, and a dog park.
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Take in the natural beauties of Florida at Celebration Lakeside Park. With walking paths and benches perched along the lake, visitors can enjoy local wildlife during a day of relaxation of exercise.
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During the holiday season, visitors can take a scenic ride through the seasonally decorated streets of the downtown with Celebration Express Train. The train is motorized and is decorated with a Christmas toy train theme.
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Downtown Tampa is home to various museums and performing arts centers, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Area attractions include the Tampa Museum of Art and Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, along with events like the Fall Urban Art Market.
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South Tampa is a city region that encompasses various neighborhoods, including Bayside West, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, and parts of Sunset Park, amongst others. It is bordered on two sides by Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay. The area is characterized by residential buildings along with various shops and restaurants…