- TripBuzz found 5 things to do with kids in or near Lake City, Florida.
- From Columbia Skate Palace to Lake City Bowl, the Lake City area offers 19 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Tennis.
- Landlocked in the northern end of Florida, Lake City has more than enough water to satisfy residents with its many lakes, including Lake DeSoto, Gwen Lake, Lake Isabella, and Lake Hamburg. The town has two major festivals each year, including the Olustee Battle Festival that includes a re-enactment of the famous battle, and the Alligator Warrior Festival.
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The Columbia Skate Palace is an indoor roller/inline skating rink that was founded in the year 1996. The rink offers public skating sessions and has special discounts on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Visitors can enjoy a game of bowling or participate in one of the leagues hosted in the alley at Lake City Bowl. On Sundays, all games and shoe rentals are offered at a discounted rate.
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12 votes
157 SE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
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The Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum has been park of Lake City since before the Civil War, making it a historical gem to the local Florida patrons. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours through its formal parlor, various Victorian bedrooms and an army artifact display.
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Regal UA Cinema 90 Six-Plex offers viewings of current Hollywood movies releases in a digital format. Private screenings and group events are featured along with birthday parties and modern concessions.
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Kela Tennis Academy is a 4.73 acre tennis complex featuring two lighted green clay courts, and two red clay courts. Kela Tennis also maintains a pro shop, a Jacuzzi, shower facilities, and a club house.
33.2 Miles
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315 votes
18700 S. CR 325, Gainesville, FL 32640
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Named for Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is managed by the Florida State Parks Department. Rawlings' original house and farm buildings remain on the premesis and are open for touring.
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96 votes
8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation rescues exotic animals and houses them in natural grass enclosures where visitors can see them during 2 hour guided tours. They have 62 animals of 23 species including many big cats.
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347 votes
4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
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Visited since the late 19th century, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a 120 foot-deep sinkhole filled by a miniature rain-forest. There are trails which lead to the bottom of the sinkhole, while on the top there are designated picnic areas.
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In addition to a large skate park, Possum Creek Skate Park has a dog park, playground, and soccer field. The skate park itself is fitted with handrails, stairs, and concrete ramps.
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165 votes
3000 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
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At the Santa Fe College Teaching zoo, visitors can see 75 different species of animals including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo and Asian small-clawed otters. The facility is used to teach students to take care of the animals.