- 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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Great Explorations Children's Museum
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1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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The children and families within the Tampa Bay region have been served by Great Explorations Children's Museum since 1987. The attraction is specifically designed for children 10 years old and younger with a variety of activities and exhibits spread over the 23,000 square foot space.
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St. Petersburg Museum of History
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335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The heritage of Florida is put on display at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, which is owned and operated by the St. Petersburg Memorial Historical Society. The exhibits emphasize the history of St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula though.
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The permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts includes exhibits from all around the world, dating back to the antiquity: paintings, sculptures, and photos can be admired in here.
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Bayshore Dr. & 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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At Demens Landing Park, visitors can take a stroll on a walking path that provides scenic views of the marina. From the shore, visitors can watch a mix of speedboats and sailboats pass by, as well as windsurfers.
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JG Ranch is a family run fruit picking farm and vegetable stand. Visitors can come and pick their own strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, and fresh grown vegetables such as tomatoes are also available for purchase.
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Offering all-digital screenings in every auditorium, Fairmount Cinemas offers its guests an enjoyable environment to view the latest film releases. The theater contains 3-D capable screens equipped with leather-style reclining seats.
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Extending more than 3 miles along the shore front, Lake Manatee State Park, also includes marshlands and forested areas for visitors to enjoy. Activities include hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming while picnic areas are also available.
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Over 50,000 tropical plants can be found in the Sunken Gardens. This living museum was founded more than 100 years ago, and contains some of the oldest tropical trees in the region. The landscape is completed by waterfalls.
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Surreal-art enthusiasts can make time for visiting the Dali Museum. The collection includes 96 oil paintings, many drawings, prints, and other works signed by Dali.
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A retail and dining complex located in the downtown core, BayWalk features a gourmet market, coffee shops, restaurants and amenities including banking and a spa.