Tourism and Hospitality

Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Pull up a seat and pour up a cup when Foxtail Coffee opens at the Shops at Lake Wire soon.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for — you get the point. Check out this list to find your perfect scoop, sandwich, sundae, or snowball.
Fireworks, food trucks, live music, and more — here’s everything you need to know about this annual fireworks display on Lake Mirror.
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
Go for a swim in these public pools, water parks, and rental pools around Lakeland.
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.”
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or aviation fan, these nine museums around Lakeland have it all.
No matter what type of moms we have, they deserve to be celebrated this Mother’s Day. Check out these nine events and deals around Lakeland just for mother figures.
Polk is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels — check out our favorites in and around Lakeland, Florida.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
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Take a bite out of the local citrus industry’s history with a self-guided tour of labels found around Polk County.
This year’s March Madness NCAA Tournament will feature experienced players from Lakeland and Winter Haven. Here’s when to catch their games.
We’re climbing out of the dugout and onto the diamond as we uncover the history of this iconic sports complex.
There are now two places downtown to shop for East of These’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and gifts.
Is this your dream home? If so, make your offers before the upcoming deadline.
We’re exploring a few of our reader recommendations for beachy road trips around Lakeland, Florida.
Did you get your hands on the popular Strawberry Season Passports before they sold out? If not, no worries — just follow along with our editor’s tasty travels.