Things to do in Lakeland Fl

Hey,
I am heading down on Wednesday to Lakeland for a couple of days to see some Detroit Tigers spring training games. I would appreciate any tips on good restaurants or cool places to check out while i'm down there.

Thanks!

 

This will be the shortest thread ever.

 

Check out http://www.fantasyofflight.com/ in Polk City if you're an aviation buff. Seriously cool little place. Downtown Lakeland is quite pretty these days with some nice spots to walk around the small lakes, etc. As far as food, Harry's Seafood is always popular but i've never been there. Palace Pizza has decent pie and for a good honest burger, hit the Chop Shop.
You'll be down during the end of the Plant City Strawberry Fest (think county fair) if you want to get your "Redneck" on . Don't forget you'll be only a 45min. drive from either Tampa or Orlando, depending on which direction you go, so the possibilities are endless.
Cheers, Lee S.

 

Not much to do down there?

 

Hey Lee, have you gone to the Circle B Bar Preserve?

There was a segment on the news about that place and it looked kinda fun.

 

The Plant City Strawberry Festival is this week.

 

Actually, no. Driven by it a crapload, though. The kiddo went and enjoyed it, OK but she was 9 at the time, not a real outdoorsy type, and wasn't thrilled about all the walking in the August heat. Can't say as I blamed her.
Ill check it out at some point, i'm sure, along with Bok Tower and gardens.
Cheers, Lee S.

 

I've only been to the airport (21 years ago) but I wasn't under the impression that I missed much.

 

Bok Tower is worthwhile, but for me, there is a bit of nostalgia there. We used to go there when I was a kid.

 

Lake Wales is a pretty cool little town.

 

only time I was in Lakeland was to see the Spring Training Tigers and did nothing else but wait out 2 days of pouring rain and canceled games.Oh I did get a new rear tire mounted on the Lario during a brief break in the pouring rain......

 

I didn't know Bok was built by the Egyptians
Cheers, Lee S.

 

There are always concerts and such going on for the Strawberry Festival. Also, plenty to do in Tampa or Orlando and only 30-40 minutes from either via I-4.

 

It wasn't, it was the Sumerians.

 

Yes, drive to downtown St Petersburg and savor the flavor.

 

St. Petersburg is a possibility, as I want to go to the Dali Museum there. Not sure if it'll happen though.

 

Head over to Sarasota for a day. My nine year old daughter is swimming in the state championships. She's gonna KILL!

You're welcome,

 

Dali is cool. You just missed beer fest in Tampa.

Coheed and Cambria is at Janus Live Wednesday night, all kind of clubs and other distractions on Central Ave toward downtown. Check Creative Loafing's website for the scoop on St Pete & Tampa, http://cltampa.com/

 

They had races (motorcycle RR) at Polk & Lakeland back in the 70's. Polk was like racing on the sidewalk.

The Friendly Tavern downtown and Blinkie the gator were my best memories.

 

Texas Cattle Company!!!

32 oz porter house

Monday night all you can eat steak and shrimp.

Texas Cattle Company
735 E. Main Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 686-1434