Lakeland is the perfect location for activities that are uniquely Central Florida. From world class theme parks like Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, Sea World, Bok Sanctuary and Fantasy of Flight, to watching major league baseball's Detroit Tigers conduct Spring Training at Lakeland's Joker Marchant Stadium. From the best fresh water bass fishing venues in the world to world class golf resorts and internationally known entertainment and theatre at The Lakeland Center. You can find it all here.
Lakeland has nationally known art shows like Mayfaire By-The-Lake, symphony music from the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and countless historic landmarks, including the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Lakeland also has plenty of unique shopping opportunities to satisfy the most avid souvenir hunters. When it comes to nostalgia, you can enjoy one of the nation's largest historical air shows when the annual Sun-N-Fun Fly-In is in town. Or, maybe you would prefer a stroll through the Lake Mirror Classic Car Show where you will see some of the finest Concours restored classic cars, boats and motorcycles in the world each October.
If it's culture that you are looking for, you are in luck. Places like The Polk Museum of Art, The Historic Polk Theatre, the Sun 'n Fun Air Museum and The Florida Dance Theatre are all here and ready for you to enjoy at your leisure. These venues are known through out Central Florida and the entire southeast as "must see", and they are always full of new and exciting programs and exhibits.
If you like the great outdoors, Lakeland has a wonderful array of gardens and parks for you to enjoy, including Hollis Gardens, Lake Parker Park, Lake Morton Bird Sanctuary, Peterson Park, Dobbins Park, Barnett Family Park and more. There are also beautiful state parks with in a few minutes drive where you can experience the essence of the Florida outdoors. If you like the lure of big water you can also visit the world class Gulf and Atlantic beaches that are a short drive away.
When you visit Lakeland, your memories can be as simple as lazy afternoons by the pool with a good book or as full and exciting as you want to make them. The choice is yours and we are here to make sure you get what you want.