- TripBuzz found 70 things to do with kids in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Zephyrhills, Lake Wales and Plant City.
- From Joker Marchant Stadium to Explorations V Children's Museum, the Lakeland area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- Located less than 40 minutes from Tampa, Lakeland, FL has a booming population of over 100,000 residents. As its namesake implies, Lakeland is home to 38 named lakes, and many other bodies of water that have not been named. Due to its rich history in Native American life and early American history, there are many notable spots to see.
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8615 Florida Rock Rd., Orlando, FL 32824
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Part of Aktion Parks, the Orlando Watersports Complex is a waterpark specially designed for wakeboarding, wake skating, wake surfing, knee boarding, and waterskiing. The park is geared towards people of varying ages and expertise.
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901 North Shore Drive, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum is two acres and includes over 500 palms and cycads representing some 150 international species, as well as gazebos, benches and drinking fountains. It is open daily and guided tours are available.
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Located on the downtown waterfront, Vinoy Park is a free park that consists of 11.6 acres and provides scenic water views as well as locations for special events, whether it be a wedding, family reunion, live entertainment event, or corporate event.
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Designated as a National Recreation Trail, Tom Varn Park has a variety of amenities including racquetball, horseshoe, tennis and basketball courts. The park also has a gymnasium, stadium and softball complex.
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Whitcomb Bayou is a body of water that has a surface area of 57.65 acres. Visitors of the bayou can exercise in the area or partake in picnicking. On occasion, dolphin and manatee can be seen in the water.
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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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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.