10 TOP Things to Do in Lakeland - Winter Haven (2026 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Lakeland - Winter Haven

Popular places to visit

LEGOLAND® Florida

Take the kids to this dynamic theme park for a day full of exciting rides, LEGO® brick creations and the chance to build your own LEGO®robots.

Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens is just one of the places to see in Lake Wales, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Dinosaur World

With more than 200 life-size dinosaur models and many interactive games and activities, this educational theme park is great for families.

Lake Mirror

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mirror during your travels in Lakeland. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The Circle B Bar Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at The Circle B Bar Reserve, a lovely green space in Lakeland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides

Enjoy an outing to Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides during your stay in Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area.

Lake Kissimmee State Park

You can take time to visit Lake Kissimmee State Park during your travels to Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

Catch an event at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium during your trip to Lakeland. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

RP Funding Center

You can enjoy a show at RP Funding Center during your stay in Lakeland. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Areas of Lakeland - Winter Haven

Lake Hollingsworth

While visiting Lake Hollingsworth, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Hollingsworth and Beerman Family Tennis Center.

Downtown Lakeland

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

Lakeland Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Lakeland Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Club at Eaglebrooke and Family Fun Center.

South Lake Morton

South 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.

Dixieland

Though Dixieland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like RP Funding Center and Polk Museum of Art.

Lake Somerset

While Lake Somerset isn't home to many top sights, Beerman Family Tennis Center and Lake Hollingsworth are some notable places to visit nearby.

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