Things to Do with Kids in Lakeland, FL

  • 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.
  • 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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39.6 Miles
81% 4687 votes
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Aquatica

Water Parks 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821 MoreLess Info
At Aquatica, people can slide down water slides into water filled with dolphins, raft rides, mat water rides, and a lazy river among other rides. Visitors also find four dining options.
39.7 Miles
89% 3948 votes
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Gatorland

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Adventure Hour see the breeding grounds at Gatorland, while those visiting at night can feed the alligators hot dogs by flashlight. The park also offers a zipline.
39.8 Miles
78% 93 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744 MoreLess Info
The spring training home of the Houston Astro's, Osceola County Stadium, is considered one of the best venues in the Grapefruit League. The 86-acre site contains five ball fields and hosts a number of baseball tournaments throughout the year.
39.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Fishing 3031 Manatee Avenue, Ruskin, FL 33570 MoreLess Info
Gus's Crabby Adventures is a tour company that hosts private boating and dining parties with an educational focus. The tour includes ecological lessons about Tampa Bay's ecosystems, as well as lessons on catching and preparing crabs.
39.9 Miles
66% 2121 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 MoreLess Info
Stimulate both your mind and senses by visiting WonderWorks in Orlando, a unique amusement park for visitors of all ages. Featuring simulated earthquakes, hurricanes, and dozens of other thrilling interactive attractions.
40.1 Miles
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Fishing 825 Bayview Drive, Ruskin, FL 33570 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy guided fishing tours led by Captain Danny Guarino with D.R. Guarino Charters. They offer inshore, back country, flats, and near shore fishing charters for snook, redfish, cobia, snapper, grouper, trout, and flounder.
40.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 747 Machette Trl, Winter Garden, FL 34787 MoreLess Info
Located in Winter Garden, Florida is the Oakland Nature Preserve. The preserve strives to find a balance between mankind and nature and offers exhibits of natural wildlife and plant life, as well as a museum to educate those who visit.
40.5 Miles
62% 1113 votes
Specialty Museums 8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1918, Ripley's Believe It or Not is an amusement/entertainment franchise promoting the bizarre and extraordinary. The attraction features various permanent and new exhibits, such as their shrunken heads exhibit, and is available for individuals as well as large group tours.
40.6 Miles
98% 1295 votes
Airboat Tours 2830 Neptune Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744 MoreLess Info
Explore the marshes in Kissimmee, Florida with a hovercraft excursion from Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Tours. All tours are conducted by seasoned guides and expert airboat captains. Group size is limited, and reservations are encouraged.
40.6 Miles
99% 1702 votes
Airboat Tours 2830 Neptune Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744 MoreLess Info
Offering scenic views of the Florida Everglades, Orlando Airboat Tours provides guests with a unique tour experience. During the tours, visitors have the opportunity to see Florida gators, many acres of marsh/swamp, and a number of endangered species.
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