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Fall fun around Lakeland: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches + haunted houses
Ring in the season with a trip to one of these fall-exclusive spots for the whole family.
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Drive to these local film locations for The One and Only Ivan in Lakeland, FL
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From pools to lakes: 10+ swimming spots to cool you down
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