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14 Reasons to Love Plant City, Florida, Besides the Strawberries
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items Known as The Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, the charming town of Plant City, Florida has come a long way from its agrarian roots.
Located on the easternmost edge of Hillsborough County, snuggled conveniently between Orlando and Tampa, Plan...
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The Best Places for Beautification
Outdoor Fun Spots to Bring the Kids
Delicious Local Food & Drinks That You MUST Try!
Where Do the Locals Love to Eat?--The Top Local Restaurants
The Best Places for Beautification
Downtown's very own full-service hair salon is the place to be for all your hair needs, from a quick blowout to an all-over color and highlight job. The services are plentiful and varied, the stylists are skilled and friendly, and the location is con...
Audrey’s Style Bar
Outdoor Fun Spots to Bring the Kids
This is a superb park for family fun. I've been going here since I was a kid. Playing, hiking, picnicking, swimming.... it's all here. Come out and enjoy a wonderful day of making memories together. Local families love this place.
Hillsborough River State Park
If you're looking for fresh, locally grown food, and handmade art from local artisans, this is the place to be! Spend a sunny Saturday morning wandering the stalls, talking to the locals (who know this farmer's market rocks!), and watching the kids p...
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
This fun local playground has been around since at least the 1930s, and it still attracts parents and their kids daily. Locals love Gilchrist Park. I played here almost every day as a kid, and some of my fondest childhood memories took place here. Th...
Gilchrist Park
This friendly neighborhood dog park is pretty new, maybe a decade old, tops. Converted from an empty lot (that my friends and I played in as children), the dog park is shady and comfortable for both humans and their furry companions. It's tucked away...
Plant City Dog Park
Plant City is a train town. Trains put it on the map in the late 1800s, transforming it from a rural outpost to a thriving agricultural community. Trains still go through town in several locations every day.
Here at Plant City's former depot, you c...
Plant City Train Viewing Platform
Delicious Local Food & Drinks That You MUST Try!
A beloved local favorite! Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more. There's lots of variety here, all in a cool, eclectic shop in a historic downtown building. Don't leave town without stopping by at least once.
Krazy Kup
Snowcones, ice cream, and ice cream inside snowcones, served inside or outdoors. There's usually a line in the summer, but it's worth the wait. Kids and adults alike love this place.
Pelican's SnoBalls
This shop is a beloved local treasure. They serve sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and more, all in a charming, old-fashioned style space in a historic former drugstore next to the railroad tracks. It's a great place for watching trains go by, especi...
Whistle Stop Cafe
Hand-dipped chocolate, both milk and dark, as well as white. You can buy all kinds of chocolate covered goodies from this beloved downtown store. Browse at your leisure, and choose your favorite chocolate-covered nuts, fruit, crispy rice, and more. T...
The Kandy Shoppe "Home of the Hand Dipped Chocolates" | Plant City FL
Where Do the Locals Love to Eat?--The Top Local Restaurants
Locally made pizza, hot and fresh, served in a open, theater-like space that often hosts area musicians and open mic nights. There are vegetarian and vegan options, too. You simply MUST try the breadsticks. Yummmmmmm!
Stage 201 LLC | Plant City FL
Come for the handmade guacamole. Enough said. 😊
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant Plant City
Who doesn't love pho? Not only is this the only Thai place in town, it has some amazing fresh rolls, and Pad Thai that's worth the trip. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options here, too (so, naturally, I love it).
Pho La- Vie Plant City
Higher-end hibachi and Japanese fare. It's a perfect place to bring the whole family for a special dinner. Veggie options abound! I especially recommend the avocado sushi and the sweet potato sushi.
Wasabi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar