Jerry-Joyce’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Friendly staff, relaxing environment, great golfing experience, excellent nature trails.
Sanlan Golf Course
2505 Sanlan Golf DrFriendly staff, relaxing environment, great golfing experience, excellent nature trails.
Gorgeous lake in the center of Lakeland. Great for quiet walks and enjoying natures beauty.
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Lake Mirror
Gorgeous lake in the center of Lakeland. Great for quiet walks and enjoying natures beauty.
Visiting Safari Wilderness in Lakeland is like seeing the animals in their natural and peaceful habitat. You will have experiences like never before. Almost of the animals walk around free. The animals range from lemurs and guinea pigs to large game like zebra and water buffalo. It will be an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.
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Safari Wilderness
10850 Moore RdVisiting Safari Wilderness in Lakeland is like seeing the animals in their natural and peaceful habitat. You will have experiences like never before. Almost of the animals walk around free. The animals range from lemurs and guinea pigs to large game like zebra and water buffalo. It will be an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.
Florida Air Museum; 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811; located southwest of Linder International Airport; Tel: (863) 904-6833 You can learn something about the history of aviation and influences that played a role in shaping its development.
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Florida Air Museum
4175 Medulla RdFlorida Air Museum; 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811; located southwest of Linder International Airport; Tel: (863) 904-6833 You can learn something about the history of aviation and influences that played a role in shaping its development.
Swan nesting season is from February through March each year at Lake Morton. It is a great opportunity to see these magnificent birds mate and produce the next generation of their species. If you choose to go and visit the neighborhood, please be respectful, use caution and keep your distance from animals. If you are travelling around Lake Morton to pay close attention to the posted 20 mph speed limit and to be vigilant.
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Lago Morton
Lake Morton DriveSwan nesting season is from February through March each year at Lake Morton. It is a great opportunity to see these magnificent birds mate and produce the next generation of their species. If you choose to go and visit the neighborhood, please be respectful, use caution and keep your distance from animals. If you are travelling around Lake Morton to pay close attention to the posted 20 mph speed limit and to be vigilant.
Bargains
Lots of shops, plenty of choices, great prices, good bargains, easy to get in and out, no parking fees, live shows.
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Market World
1052 US-92Lots of shops, plenty of choices, great prices, good bargains, easy to get in and out, no parking fees, live shows.
One of the few QVC outlet stores in the country. You will find plenty of great bargains. If you love QVC shopping, then you'll love this store. only 25 minute drive from the house.
QVC - Brandon Outlet
One of the few QVC outlet stores in the country. You will find plenty of great bargains. If you love QVC shopping, then you'll love this store. only 25 minute drive from the house.
Neighborhoods
Plenty of Stores, Shops and Restaurants. There is even a QVC store there. Very lively, loaded with everything you would need or want.
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Brandon Town Center Drive
Brandon Town Center DrivePlenty of Stores, Shops and Restaurants. There is even a QVC store there. Very lively, loaded with everything you would need or want.
Casino Fun
Short drive, easy to get to, always lively. Only 15-minute drive
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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdShort drive, easy to get to, always lively. Only 15-minute drive
Family Fun
Rets up and be prepared to have fun for the entire day. It takes at least 2-3 days to see everything. You may want to get a multi-day pass.
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Parque acuático LEGOLAND Florida
1 Legoland WayRets up and be prepared to have fun for the entire day. It takes at least 2-3 days to see everything. You may want to get a multi-day pass.
World's most famous vacation spot, it is only a 40 minute drive from the house (based on traffic). Excellent stayover if you're planning a trip there. Conveniently located right off of I-4 west of Disney World.
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Walt Disney World Resort
World's most famous vacation spot, it is only a 40 minute drive from the house (based on traffic). Excellent stayover if you're planning a trip there. Conveniently located right off of I-4 west of Disney World.
Lake Parker Park has walking trails the enjoyment of casual strollers and runners alike. Trails are color-coded and have markers to help people navigate the park.
Other amenities found in the park are, family-sized picnic sheds, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, and boat access to Lake Parker.
Forest Path: .66 miles; circles the original park built in 1978 and is the path that parallels the Lake Parker shoreline. The vegetative plantings along the Forest Path and the other path systems are Lakeland Parks and Recreation's largest xeriscape landscaping effort. While strolling among the trees, test your physical abilities on the Park's exercise stations. Other park amenities found adjacent to the Forest Path are family-sized picnic sheds, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, and boat access to Lake Parker.
Water Path: .84 miles; Lake Parker Park's longest loop connecting each of the Park's three other walking paths. The Water Path takes you on a journey through the Park's wetland hardwood forest. If you're quiet and observant, you may get a glimpse at some of the animals that make their home in Lake Parker Park. When in bloom, blue flag iris create a beautiful vista, particularly in the vicinity of Potato Creek Bridge.
Soccer Path: .76 miles; circles the entire soccer complex. While walking among the pine forest and wildflowers, observe Lakeland's finest young athletes practicing and competing.
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Parque del Lago Parker
910 Granada StLake Parker Park has walking trails the enjoyment of casual strollers and runners alike. Trails are color-coded and have markers to help people navigate the park.
Other amenities found in the park are, family-sized picnic sheds, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, and boat access to Lake Parker.
Forest Path: .66 miles; circles the original park built in 1978 and is the path that parallels the Lake Parker shoreline. The vegetative plantings along the Forest Path and the other path systems are Lakeland Parks and Recreation's largest xeriscape landscaping effort. While strolling among the trees, test your physical abilities on the Park's exercise stations. Other park amenities found adjacent to the Forest Path are family-sized picnic sheds, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, and boat access to Lake Parker.
Water Path: .84 miles; Lake Parker Park's longest loop connecting each of the Park's three other walking paths. The Water Path takes you on a journey through the Park's wetland hardwood forest. If you're quiet and observant, you may get a glimpse at some of the animals that make their home in Lake Parker Park. When in bloom, blue flag iris create a beautiful vista, particularly in the vicinity of Potato Creek Bridge.
Soccer Path: .76 miles; circles the entire soccer complex. While walking among the pine forest and wildflowers, observe Lakeland's finest young athletes practicing and competing.
Joker Merchant Stadium is the spring training camp for the Major League Baseball Spring Training Camp for the Detroit Tigers. The Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Detroit Tigers' High Class minor league clubs play their Florida State League season at Henley Field.
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Estadio Publix Field en Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills BlvdJoker Merchant Stadium is the spring training camp for the Major League Baseball Spring Training Camp for the Detroit Tigers. The Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Detroit Tigers' High Class minor league clubs play their Florida State League season at Henley Field.
Bonnet Springs Park
400 George Jenkins BlvdThere is no admission, just free fun for the family.
This is a must-see for families who visit the Lakeland area. Your kids will have a blast and learn a lot. The museum is only 5 minutes from the house. The museum is part of the Bonnet Springs Park complex. Lots of things for the whole family to enjoy.
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Explorations V Children's Museum
600 N Kentucky AveThis is a must-see for families who visit the Lakeland area. Your kids will have a blast and learn a lot. The museum is only 5 minutes from the house. The museum is part of the Bonnet Springs Park complex. Lots of things for the whole family to enjoy.
This site is linked to Florida's rich history. The park has several beautiful beaches which your family can relax and enjoy. Ft Desoto is only a short 40-45 minute drive from the house. There are a couple of inexpensive toll roads and parking fees you need to prepare for.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthThis site is linked to Florida's rich history. The park has several beautiful beaches which your family can relax and enjoy. Ft Desoto is only a short 40-45 minute drive from the house. There are a couple of inexpensive toll roads and parking fees you need to prepare for.
Food scene
Great service and food. We always enjoy the desserts.
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The Cheesecake Factory
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat service and food. We always enjoy the desserts.
Located at 3706 N. 98 Rd. Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeland, Fl 33809 Tel: 863 815-0775.
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Red Lobster
7780 Formosa Gardens BlvdLocated at 3706 N. 98 Rd. Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeland, Fl 33809 Tel: 863 815-0775.
City/town information
Known for its fabulous "Strawberry Festival". The festival generally happens the first two weeks of March every year.
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Plant City
Known for its fabulous "Strawberry Festival". The festival generally happens the first two weeks of March every year.
"City by the bay", home various sports championship teams, very multi-cultural environment. Loaded with beaches, restaurants, shops and boutiques from around the world. It is only a quick 45-minute drive from the house.
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Tampa
"City by the bay", home various sports championship teams, very multi-cultural environment. Loaded with beaches, restaurants, shops and boutiques from around the world. It is only a quick 45-minute drive from the house.
"The Majic City". Orlando is centrally in the state and has something for everyone. It is about a 45-minute drive east of Lakeland.
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Orlando
"The Majic City". Orlando is centrally in the state and has something for everyone. It is about a 45-minute drive east of Lakeland.