Guidebook for Lakeland
Food Scene
The best place in Lakeland for fish sandwiches. Loads of other food options available through this family owned takeout (founded in 1968). Seating is limited to one picnic table but you can bring it back to the front porch or picnic by the lake.
8 locals recommend
Mister Fish
715 E Palmetto StThe best place in Lakeland for fish sandwiches. Loads of other food options available through this family owned takeout (founded in 1968). Seating is limited to one picnic table but you can bring it back to the front porch or picnic by the lake.
A great choice for New Orleans inspired fare from jumbalaya to signature cocktails.
47 locals recommend
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
101 N Kentucky AveA great choice for New Orleans inspired fare from jumbalaya to signature cocktails.
A Lakeland favorite in downtown...pizza, pasta, garlic knots, wine, beer, and dessert.
31 locals recommend
Palace Pizza
114 S Kentucky AveA Lakeland favorite in downtown...pizza, pasta, garlic knots, wine, beer, and dessert.
One of our favorite restaurants in Lakeland, yummy eats & coffee concoctions!
41 locals recommend
Black & Brew
205 E Main StOne of our favorite restaurants in Lakeland, yummy eats & coffee concoctions!
A 10 minute walk to Patio850, perfect outdoor atmosphere for food, drinks & live music.
27 locals recommend
Patio850
850 S Tennessee AveA 10 minute walk to Patio850, perfect outdoor atmosphere for food, drinks & live music.
A 5 minute walk to the wine bar & bistro from the Lakeland Guesthouse.
25 locals recommend
Red Door Lakeland
733 E Palmetto StA 5 minute walk to the wine bar & bistro from the Lakeland Guesthouse.
Drinks & Nightlife
Situated on Lake Mirror it boasts great scenery from the front patio, a perfect spot to enjoy a flight of beer & grab a bite to eat.
7 locals recommend
Lakeland Brewing Co
640 E Main StSituated on Lake Mirror it boasts great scenery from the front patio, a perfect spot to enjoy a flight of beer & grab a bite to eat.
Beignets & Campfire Roast Coffee in the AM...BBQ & wine in the PM. A cute neighborhood hangout with events and live music on select nights. Open Thur-Sun.
801 E Main St
801 East Main StreetBeignets & Campfire Roast Coffee in the AM...BBQ & wine in the PM. A cute neighborhood hangout with events and live music on select nights. Open Thur-Sun.
Parks & Nature
Home to the Lakeland swan population and other resident birds. A perfect spot for a walk and bird watching.
Lake Morton Drive
Lake Morton DriveHome to the Lakeland swan population and other resident birds. A perfect spot for a walk and bird watching.
A three mile loop around scenic Lake Hollingsworth, great for biking, walking, and jogging.
Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lake Hollingsworth DriveA three mile loop around scenic Lake Hollingsworth, great for biking, walking, and jogging.
A city botanical garden within a 5 minute walk from the Lakeland Guesthouse. Gorgeous!! Closed Mondays.
50 locals recommend
Hollis Garden
702 E Orange StA city botanical garden within a 5 minute walk from the Lakeland Guesthouse. Gorgeous!! Closed Mondays.
Attention Bird Nerds!! We love this place, it is so peaceful and full of wildlife. Walk the trails to enjoy views of Lake Hancock and the many Florida alligators, birds, and turtles. This is also a great place for birders wishing to photograph migratory birds.
98 locals recommend
Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake RdAttention Bird Nerds!! We love this place, it is so peaceful and full of wildlife. Walk the trails to enjoy views of Lake Hancock and the many Florida alligators, birds, and turtles. This is also a great place for birders wishing to photograph migratory birds.
Arts & Culture
Polk Museum Of Art
800 E Palmetto StShopping
Brooke Pottery
223 North Kentucky AvenueLocal artists
Scout & Tag
244 N Kentucky AveEssentials
Publix Super Market at Southgate Shopping Center
2515 Florida Ave S