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

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What to do in Lakeland - Winter Haven

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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.

A Lockheed XFV plane outside the Sun n Fun Florida Air Museum at Lakeland

Sun N Fun Air Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sun N Fun Air Museum during your trip to Lakeland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Wooton park on lake Dora in Tavares, Florida

Lakeside Village

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Lakeside Village during your visit to Lakeland. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

The 205 foot Neo-gothic 'singing tower' houses a 60-bell carillon – one of
about 185 carillons in North America.

Designed by Milton B. Medary, he was awarded in 1929 the American Institute of
Architects gold medal for this design.

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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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeland Florida Downtown area beautiful and peaceful

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.

Dinosaur World

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

Limpkin Wading near Pink Blossoms Circle B Bar Reserve Lakeland FL

The Circle B Bar Reserve

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

Scenic view of Winter Park, Chain of Lakes canal. The Chain of Lakes is a popular tourist destination for residents and visitors to Winter Park, Florida, USA.

Chain of Lakes Park

Catch an event at Chain of Lakes Park during your trip to Winter Haven. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Spanish moss hanging from trees at Lake Kissimmee Park, Florida.

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.

Areas of Lakeland - Winter Haven

Downtown Lakeland

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

Lake Hollingsworth

If you're spending some time in Lake Hollingsworth, Lake Hollingsworth and Veterans Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Lake Morton

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Lake Morton and surrounding area, you can visit Polk Museum of Art and Lake Mirror.

Lakeland Highlands

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

Beautiful Florida wooden boardwalk near a body of water

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.