- Our list of the best things to do in Lakeland, Florida, features the top 87 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lakeland, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Lakeland, FL , followed by 58 popular activities in nearby cities, including Winter Haven, Plant City, Lake Wales, Zephyrhills, Brandon, St. Petersburg and Dade City
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Escape Room games at Escapology offer an experience for gamers, families, businesses
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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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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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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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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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Built in 1928 and hosting theatre plays, concerts and art movies, the Polk Theatre is known as one of the few places where Elvis sang during his early career tours. The theatre can be rented for special, private occasions.
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Joker Marchant Stadium has a seating capacity of 8,500 and is the spring training facility for the Detroit Tigers. In here are found a cafeteria and a recreation hall.
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116 East Pine Street, Lakeland, FL
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A variety of martial arts and close combat training are offered by Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland. They also have classes for discipline and safety for young children along with adult-centered classes with sword and long pole weapons.