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Hometown Happenings (Lakeland, FL)

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Lakeland is adorable! A variety of foods and activities for all ages.
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Great places to see nature with clearly marked trails for walking, jogging, and biking. I’ve seen wild pigs, alligators, otters, bunnies, and lots of birds (hawks, owls, bald eagle). There is also a nature center. You can also rest in covered pavilio...
Circle B Bar Reserve | Polk County, Florida Parks
 
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Beautiful park with paved trails and fun hills. Lots of activities for families, including a children’s museum. Have a snack at the cafe. Lots of events!
Bonnet Springs Park - Escape. Engage. Explore.
 
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2.9 mile paved path around the beautiful Lake Hollingsworth. Local peeps in Lakeland refer to it as “the lake”. It also offers a separate biking trail along the side of the roadway. You will pass by beautiful homes, Florida Southern College (that has...
Lake Hollingsworth - “The Lake”
 
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I’m not a golfer but this a nice course with a clubhouse that offers food and drinks. There is outside seating that looks out over the golf course.
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
 
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Park with nice equipment. There are tennis courts. It is near what is called “the lake” which is Lake Hollingsworth.
Common Ground Playground - City of Lakeland
 
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Real drive-in movie theatre with two screens. They play 2 movies on each side. There are concessions.
Home | Silvermoon
 
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Come check out the Saturday farmers market in downtown Lakeland! Lots of vendors and you can enjoy all the downtown shops.
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market | LDDA
 
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Fun activity for all ages - Lakeland Tigers Baseball Game. The Detroit Tigers have their spring training here in Lakeland. It’s a great stadium and tickets are decent price.
Lakeland Flying Tigers

Adult Beverages

Cocktails, Beer, and Wine
 
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Small cocktail bar in downtown Lakeland. The old fashioneds are *chefs kiss*. The sangria is tasty. I’ve never had a bad drink.
Revival
 
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Upscale rooftop bar in downtown Lakeland! 🫶🏼 The upstairs bar offers indoor and outdoor seating. They have a unique selection of cocktails and tapas. The view of adorable downtown Lakeland is wonderful!
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Local craft beer brewery. They offer several in-house brewed beers and other locally brewed beers. There is inside and outside seating. The outside seating has a beautiful view of Lake Wire. They have live music and trivia nights.
Lakeland's Premier Craft Brewery and Taproom
 
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Classy place in Lakeland for a glass of wine or pint of beer. Delicious food. Nice atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Cob & Pen

Shop Small/Local

Lakeland has adorable small/local shops.
 
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If you’re in downtown Lakeland, you have to stop in to Scout & Tag for unique gifts, local artisan work, Lakeland themed decor and gifts. Every visit I find another must-have item. 🦢
Home | Scout & Tag
 
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Adorable downtown boutique with trendy clothes, hat bar, jewelry, and more!
Lakeland Boutique | Amelia Paige BTQ
 
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A quaint fair trade shop with a purpose! Take Heart is a non-profit and fair trade store that creates opportunities for orphans and widows in Kenya to overcome poverty through education and entrepreneurship. The shop has a variety of items - jewelry,...
Take Heart Africa • Non-Profit and Fair Trade Store
 
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Trendy local boutique in downtown Lakeland! They change their displays based on seasons and area events. They offer a hat bar and permanent jewelry, too! You can also shop their online store.
Tennessee Jane
 
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East of These offers the best and softest headbands in the prettiest colors and designs. They are a staple in Lakeland! 🦢
East of These - Downtown Lakeland Fashion Boutique & Custom Apparel

Indoorsy

 
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My favorite place to go in Lakeland! They play the best older movies. Adorable old theatre built in 1928. Wanna go?!
Polk Theatre - Where Historic Is Cutting Edge - Lakeland, FL
 
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Who doesn’t love an Escape Room! Super fun and creative rooms with multiple levels of complexity.
Best Escape Rooms in Lakeland FL - Book Now | Escapology