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Lakeland Information

Lakeland is a relaxing Floridian city in Polk County, right bang in the middle of Florida. Find art, architecture, classically good weather, and wildlife at this relaxing get-away. Enjoy a calm stay in Lakeland for the winter — escape to warmer weather!

Lakeland has tons of activities for you to enjoy during your stay. Lakeland has a surprising amount of art to see, starting with Florida Southern College. This college is home to the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. Wright’s buildings are harmonious with the Florida surroundings. You can take yourself around the structures, or partake in the 10am daily guided tour. The Polk Museum of Art is another way to stay cultured in between Florida beach trips. The collection features a wide selection of recent Western art, with a rotation of new exhibitions. Lakeland is home to the Circle B Bar Reserve, which has over 1,200 acres of scenic wildlife. Have a picnic in the thick of this reserve, as the views are breathtaking. See birds and turtles, and hike along the many trails. Hollis Garden can be found in downtown Lakeland, along with its horticulture, music and sculptures. Take a walk around Lake Mirror while you’re at Hollis Garden — a serene spot for photos, and with restaurants nearby.

Lakeland’s location in the center of Florida makes day trips simple. Visit Plant City, the aptly named winter strawberry capital of the world, twenty minutes from Lakeland. The Florida Strawberry Festival (as strange and delicious as it sounds) is held in February or March, and draws visitors from all over the states. Enjoy the markets, music, and of course — the strawberries. Colt Creek State Park has twelve miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking. Experience this state park’s forests, pastures and creeks — even spot a bald eagle, a white-tailed deer, or otters! The camping areas require a reservation, and fishing is a favourite pastime at the lakes. Florida’s iconic Tampa is a forty minute drive from Lakeland. Experience Tampa’s Ybor City neighbourhood for festive restaurants and nightlife. While in Tampa, see the Sunshine Skyway Bridge for its unbelievable views — essential at sunset. The bridge is also great for fishing, a traditional Floridian pastime. Also visit the Tampa Electric Manatee viewing Center, where you can admire manatees frolicking together by the water. Take the kids to the education center, and spot the manatees on the boardwalk. This is a free activity, and a lovely way to view animals while in their natural environment.

Find a home away from home in Lakeland with the help of Tripping! Tripping has many available rentals that will make your stay worthwhile. Downtown Lakeland and East Lake Morton are both heavily historic neighbourhoods, and quaint to walk around if you’re staying there. Discover the accommodation that you need, and at a reasonable price.

Lakeland is quite car dependent, and has few bike lanes. However, the Lake-To-Lakes Trail goes from Lake Parker, through downtown, and ends at Lake John. The University Trail also connects the colleges in Lakeland. Public transportation is provided by Citrus Connection for local buses, but renting a car is the simplest way of getting to non-walking distance destinations in Lakeland.