What to do in Lakeland, FL

Activities, attractions and tours
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Lakeland Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lakeland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Lakeland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lakeland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Lakeland Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lakeland.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lakeland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Lakeland Florida Downtown area beautiful and peaceful

Downtown Lakeland

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If you're spending some time in Downtown Lakeland, Munn Park and RP Funding Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Lakeland Highlands

When in Lakeland Highlands, you can plan a visit to Family Fun Center and The Club at Eaglebrooke, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lakeland Highlands
If you’re ever stuck on I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, just need a driving break or simply are in need of some #culture, take exit 31 and head over to this little gem of a museum #polkmuseumofart. It’s open 10a-5p and it’s FREE!! You won’t regret it!

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East Lake Morton

East Lake Morton might not have many top sights, but Polk Museum of Art and Lake Mirror are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Dixieland

While there might not be top attractions in Dixieland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like RP Funding Center and Polk Museum of Art.

Dixieland
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Parker Street

Though Parker Street might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Mirror and Munn Park.

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Lake Bentley

When in Lake Bentley, you can plan a visit to Handley Park and Polk Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lake Bentley

Day trip destinations from Lakeland