Laurie’s guidebook
Walking Distance (within about 1 mi.)
These are all great spots within about a mile of the house. We typically walk or bike there, but there's plenty of parking if you prefer to drive.
Cob & Pen
1221 Florida Ave SBorn & Bread Bakehouse
1113 Florida Ave SBiscuits and Benedicts
1212 Florida Avenue SouthHillcrest Coffee
119 Hillcrest StConcord Coffee
1037 Florida Ave SGood Thyme
1037 Dixieland Mall LnReececliff Family Diner
940 Florida Ave SLakeland Points of Interest
Visit the iconic swans of Lakeland at nearby Lake Morton, a 1.3 mile walk from the house.
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I-Lake Morton
Lake Morton DriveVisit the iconic swans of Lakeland at nearby Lake Morton, a 1.3 mile walk from the house.
Walk past the house next door and cross the street to the walking/bike path or the bench waiting for you! There's even a boat ramp if you'd like to bring your boat or jet ski to play on our little lake.
Lake Hunter
Walk past the house next door and cross the street to the walking/bike path or the bench waiting for you! There's even a boat ramp if you'd like to bring your boat or jet ski to play on our little lake.
A beautiful lake with a 3-mile walking path around it.
About 2 miles from the house, there's a parking lot if you'd like to drive, or get a great workout walking there and back!
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Lake Hollingsworth
A beautiful lake with a 3-mile walking path around it.
About 2 miles from the house, there's a parking lot if you'd like to drive, or get a great workout walking there and back!
About 2 miles from the house right downtown, relax at the promenade or walk around the lake.
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Lake Mirror
About 2 miles from the house right downtown, relax at the promenade or walk around the lake.
I-Hollis Garden
702 E Orange StFrank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
840 Johnson AveI-Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake RdRP Funding Center
701 W Lime StPolk Museum Of Art
800 E Palmetto StDobbins Park
514 Ariana StGreat park for the kids about 2 blocks from the house.
Probably the best playground in Lakeland!
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Iplayground yaseCommon Ground
1000 E Edgewood DrProbably the best playground in Lakeland!
Plenty of bars and restaurants, plus outdooor live music events.
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Munn Park
210 E Main StPlenty of bars and restaurants, plus outdooor live music events.
Every Saturday morning (except August!).
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The Downtown Farmers Curb Market
117 N Kentucky AveEvery Saturday morning (except August!).
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
4100 New Tampa HwySUN 'n FUN Expo Campus
4075 Medulla RdLakeland Colleges and Universities
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth DrFlorida Polytechnic University
4700 Research WaySoutheastern University
1000 Longfellow BlvdPolk State College - Airside Center
3515 Aviation Drive