Here's a guidebook we created that includes entertainment recommendations in Lakeland, Tampa and the surrounding areas. The activities are categorized by distance from the property. Enjoy!
5-10 Minutes Away
Central Florida Paintball
Destination for beginner to advanced paintball, with over 10 playing fields plus a pro shop.
Destination for beginner to advanced paintball, with over 10 playing fields plus a pro shop.
Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club
We are open to the public for both golf and dining. For 20 years Huntington Hills has been an ideal location for residents and visitors to enjoy great food and good times. We offer a championship golf course and a top of the line club house with a full service restaurant, lounge, and second floor banquet facility overlooking the golf course.
We are open to the public for both golf and dining. For 20 years Huntington Hills has been an ideal location for residents and visitors to enjoy great food and good times. We offer a championship golf course and a top of the line club house with a full service restaurant, lounge, and second floor banquet facility overlooking the golf course.
10-20 Minutes Away
Orange Bowl Lanes
Orange Bowl Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends.
Bonnet Springs Park
Just opened, Bonnet Springs Park, in Lakeland is a 168-acre urban oasis bringing Central Florida's natural beauty to life. It will be a place where art, recreation and fun intersect by design, featuring a vast array of wonderful amenities. Bring the whole family including your dog! Highlights include the Hollis Family Welcome Center, the Ag America Heritage Garden, The Florida Children's Museum, Kid's Treehouse, and open-air concerts and events. Admission to the park is free.
Safari Wilderness
Safari Wilderness Ranch is not a zoo or theme park. There are no crowds and no lines. Here you will enjoy an adventure in nature.
RP Funding Center
The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex in Lakeland, Florida, comprising a convention center, arena and theater. Currently, it is home to the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League and the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic's affiliate in the NBA G League.
Countryside Farm & Venue
Enjoy the fresh air and friendly animals at Countryside Farm & Venue. We are so much more than farm – we are a meeting place where friends and families gather for activities and family fun. We are home to many unique farm animals including lemurs, Camels, emus, llamas, a kanagroo, goats, mini pigs, alpacas, sheep, and so much more !
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
Pile into the car and enjoy a first-run movie at the Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre.
Lakeland Escape Room
Get a group together, pick one of four themed escape room games, and get ready for an hour of puzzle-solving, mind-bending fun!
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue and Restaurant
he First and Largest Axe-Throwing, Virtual Range, and Restaurant Venue in Lakeland, Florida.
Planet Fitness
With tons of cardio & strength equipment in a clean & spacious club, Low Energy doesn't stand a chance
Big Cypress Golf Club
The Big Cypress Golf & Country Club located within the 55+ community of Cypress Lakes® features two extraordinary courses that offer great play for every golfing skill level: the 3,494-yard, 18-hole par 60 North Executive course designed by noted course architect Chip Powell and the impressive 6,650-yard, 18-hole South Championship course.
Colt Creek State Park
Colt Creek State Park includes more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, a place to explore the natural communities and wildlife that make our park special. Visitors can enjoy more than 15 miles of multiuse trails, shared by hikers, bicyclist and those riding horseback, that meander through the pine flatwoods and natural creeks and wetlands. Park lakes afford views of wading birds and alligators, as well as offer a place for anglers to cast their line from the lake's edge or from our 75-foot accessible dock. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent at the ranger station.
Lower Green Swamp Preserve
If you’re a fan of nature and you’re looking for something outdoorsy to do in Lakeland, Florida, then get yourself over to the Lower Green Swamp Preserve. t’s also a popular spot for horse riding. Even if you don’t feel like hiking, it’s a chilled spot to simply take a breather and watch the wildlife go by.
Hollis Garden
Hollis Garden is a formal garden, a 1.2-acre site located within historic Lake Mirror Park. Here you will find over 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs, and native trees.
20-30 Minutes Away
Skating Palace Family Fun Center
Join us at Skate World for family fun and entertainment!
Dinosaur World
Go back in time - see over 200 life size dinosaurs at Dinosaur World!
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Detroit Tigers Spring Training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
Lakeland Magic
Come see the Lakeland Magic, an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Lakeland, Florida, play their home games at the RP Funding Center.
Explorations V Children's Museum
Curating the world for all children to explore. Florida Children's Museum in Lakeland FL, with 47800 sq. ft of hands-on exploration.
4825 Florida Ave S
Family Fun Center - Large indoor/outdoor facility with a pizza cafe offering miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games & more.
Florida Air Museum
The Florida Air Museum is designated as Florida's "Official Aviation Museum and Education Center." It features a display of aircraft including one-of-a-kind designs, classics, ultra-lights, antiques and warbirds.
Circle B Bar Reserve
A great place to see alligators and a large variety of birds.
Downtown Lakeland
Many visit Downtown Lakeland to explore, eat, shop, and play. We have over 40 restaurants and bars, 20 retail stores, 7 salons and spas, and a handful of other places to get fit, have fun, and dance the night away.
1385 Ewell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Monarchs and Miracles Farm is an animal Therapy Farm. Goat yoga, birthday parties and other private goat yoga sessions!
Polk Theatre
See a movie at the historic Polk Theatre. The Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida, is a 1400 seat historic atmospheric theater located at 121 South Florida Avenue.
Polk Museum Of Art
Experience traveling exhibitions, our permanent collection, and exciting events.
Fantasy of Flight
Fantasy of Flight is an aviation museum in Polk City, Florida. and home to the world’s greatest collection of vintage aircraft.
Munn Park
On the second Thursday of each month from 6 – 9pm, you can find 20+ food trucks stationed around Munn Park for this community food truck meet up. Locals and visitors from nearby areas often stop by to sample foods while enjoying the local scenery. We recommend arriving early to snag a parking space and do some more exploring around town.
Jump Florida Skydiving
Florida’s Premier Skydiving Destination. The best location for Florida’s first time skydivers!
Barnett Family Park
Located at the top of the Lake Mirror Amphitheater, Barnett Family Park includes a splash pad water feature, playground (including the Sunflower Preschool Playground), labyrinth, covered picnic area, restrooms, and a multipurpose field.
Keel and Curley Winery
We offer tours, tastings, dining, events, and many farm activities year round! Stop by to grab a bite to eat, hop into a tour of our facility, and enjoy our many family-friendly events.
Imperial Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1966, the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra performs operas and classical concerts throughout the region. Cultivating a Love of the Musical Arts.
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Enjoy a fun day of golf, food, and drinks at Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Open to the public, the golf course is a 27 hole municipal facility. A full-service Pro Shop, golf instruction, practice areas and restaurant makes “The Heights” the only place you need for golf or to enjoy some good food and drinks with family and friends.
Lake Mirror
The glassy surface of the lake reflects the buildings of the city in the heart of Downtown Lakeland and is the place to go to soak up a bit of local life – as well as a fair chunk of history, too. The Loggia on the eastern side of the lake was designed and constructed in the 1920s.
45 Minutes Away
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has 245,000 square-feet of electrifying gaming space to amp up your fun, whether you’re an amateur or an experienced player.
Busch Gardens Main Entrance
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, combining world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and more than 12,000 animals.
The Florida Aquarium
Plan your visit to the 250,000-square-foot aquarium to see more than 8,000 animals from Florida and beyond.
Giraffe Ranch
Leafy park home to giraffes, camels & rhinos with drive-through tours, plus up-close encounters.
Lake Eva Community Park
The Lake Eva Water Park has something for all ages! Toddlers and younger kids will enjoy the splash pad and water spray park, while older kids will have fun on the large slide and in the zero-depth entry lagoon pool with a water dump bucket. There is also a regular pool with an open swim area and swim lanes.
Yacht Starship station
Set sail on Yacht StarShip with the ultimate dining cruise and cocktail adventure on the waterways of Downtown Tampa. Take in spectacular views of Downtown Tampa while enjoying a Brunch, Dinner, or Special Event Cruise!
1 Hour Away
Walt Disney World Resort
Welcome to Walt Disney World. Come and enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Welcome to Legoland Florida Resorts. ... memories for a lifetime, with 3 themed resorts, theme park, and water park includes 50 rides, shows, and attractions.
Epperson Lagoon
Relax in the sun. Swim in the clear, blue waters. Grab a drink from the swim up bar. Play a game of beach volleyball with the crew. Do you.
George M. Steinbrenner Field
Steinbrenner Field is a 31-acre complex centrally located in Tampa, Florida and serves as spring home to the New York Yankees, and summer home to the Yankees class A-Advanced affiliate Tampa Tarpons.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Experience a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game day this season!
Tampa Premium Outlets
Tampa Premium Outlets is conveniently located off Interstate 75 and State Road 56 on Grand Cypress Drive. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, guests will enjoy over 110 shops including Coach, J. Crew, Michael Kors, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Port Tampa Bay
Take a cruise on Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise or Celebrity X Cruises to destinations around the world, including Aruba, Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Coco Cay, Costa Maya, Key West, Montego Bay and much more.
Manatee Viewing Center
Manatees love warm water. Because of this uniquely unusual migration, we’ve built the Manatee Viewing Center so everyone could have a chance to see manatees gather. During the center’s open season, Nov. 1 through April 15, displays, interactive exhibits and more teach visitors of all ages about the life cycle of the manatee and the challenges it faces.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Voted Tampa’s Best Family Attraction and 11-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers one-of-a-kind experiences that connect people to wildlife and each other in fun and immersive ways.
Tampa Bay Grand Prix
Tampa Bay Grand Prix offers indoor go kart racing in the bay area.
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida
All little piggies and parents of little piggies can squeal in delight as the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park is now open, in Winter Haven, Central Florida! Find out all you need know below!
Universal Studios Florida
Enjoy amazing attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and three theme parks including Universal Studios Florida.
Clearwater Beach
The beach is the stunning centerpiece here, with sugary sands and emerald waters.
St. Pete Beach
#1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021, this friendly, laid-back beach town is part family destination, part low-key haven for aspiring beach bums.
Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events Clearwater
Take I-4 W. It’s the ultimate adventure on the waterways of Clearwater Beach. Take in spectacular views of Clearwater on our open-air top deck while enjoying a Dinner, Sightseeing, or Special Event Cruise!
Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery
Opening their doors in 2010, they aspired to be the most environmentally friendly winery that Florida had ever seen. Since then, they have been named “The Greenest Winery in America” by many and continue to hold their wines and operations at the greenest standards possible. Now making over 40 varieties of 100% unfiltered and natural fruit and grape wines by hand, Larry and Lenora want to inspire others by producing the Gold Standard of Florida wines.