- TripBuzz found 70 things to do with kids in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Zephyrhills, Lake Wales and Plant City.
- From Joker Marchant Stadium to Explorations V Children's Museum, the Lakeland area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- Located less than 40 minutes from Tampa, Lakeland, FL has a booming population of over 100,000 residents. As its namesake implies, Lakeland is home to 38 named lakes, and many other bodies of water that have not been named. Due to its rich history in Native American life and early American history, there are many notable spots to see.
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Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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Joker Marchant Stadium has a seating capacity of 8,500 and is the spring training facility for the Detroit Tigers. In here are found a cafeteria and a recreation hall.
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Explorations V Children's Museum
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109 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
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Kids of all ages will enjoy Lakeland's Explorations V Children's Museum. The museum features three floors of hands-on, educational exhibits including an interactive science lab, art gallery, theatre and more.
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Serving up fun for everyone since 1981, Family Fun Center in Lakeland, is the prime destination for entertainment. Featuring arcade games, adventure golf, laser tag, and more, kids young and old will have loads of fun here.
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3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33850
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Many visit the Tenoroc Fish Management Area to enjoy the lovely waters and outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding, and of course fishing. There is also an on-site shooting center that accommodates archery, rifles, pistols, and shotgun shooters.
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A paintball complex that caters to players of all experience levels, from beginner to tournament veteran, Central Florida Paintball spans over 12 acres. The facility has a variety of courses, including inflatable fields and wooded areas.
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A traditional bowling center, AMF Lakeland Lanes features 36 lanes used for open bowling, league play and private parties. The center offers arcade games, online booking and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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With many statues placed all over the area, the Common Ground Park is mainly intended for children with its many playgrounds. It also has picnic areas and gazebos which can be rented.
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A variety of martial arts and close combat training are offered by Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland. They also have classes for discipline and safety for young children along with adult-centered classes with sword and long pole weapons.
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Opened since 1948 and renovated several times due to natural calamities, Silvermoon Drive-in offers the moviegoer the latest Hollywood productions, together with a fast-food specialty from the snack-bar. It also has a flea-market.
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4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33807
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Dedicated to pioneers such as Howard Hughes, The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun exhibits all kinds of aircrafts, from antiques to war-birds. The library has a collection of 40,000 photos, 27,000 magazines and 6,000 books, pertaining to the aviation domain.