Six ways to spend an hour in Lakeland

Get active, learn something, or treat yourself — here’s how you can make the most of just one hour around Lakeland.

Glow in the dark axes and targets at Ax Caliber

Throw axes under the neon lights at Ax-Caliber’s Glow Nights.

Photo by @axcaliber

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Time is precious, and Lakeland has plenty of ways we can spend it while also exploring our city. Next time you’ve got time to kill, try these six activities to make the most of it.

Get sporty

Book a bay at The Back Nine to play simulated golf and other sports, or try axe throwing at Ax-Caliber. Both offer reservations for as little as one hour. Looking to test your mind’s agility? Try your luck at Escapology or Lakeland Escape Room, where you only have 60 minutes to find a way out.

Work in a workout

Pop into a local gym for a sweat session, or opt for a walk or bike ride around one of Lakeland’s lakes and parks. Bonnet Springs Park, Lake Morton, and Lake Parker are a few of our readers’ favorites.

City Editor Connor gets a head spa hair treatment at Skin Thermea spa

A head spa treatment that only takes as long as your lunch break? Say less, we’re in.

Photo by LALtoday

Pamper yourself

Treat yourself to a massage from DayDreams Day Spa or a head spa treatment from Skin Thermea. See our list of wellness spots for 10 more recommendations.

Grab a bite

Whether you’re wanting to grab a morning cup of coffee, an affordable lunch option, or a cocktail after work, Lakeland’s food + bev scene has you covered.

An exhibit of framed paintings at the Polk Museum of Art

Tour the museum’s featured exhibit to learn from experts and Florida Southern students.

Photo by LALtoday

Take a tour

Get cultured with 60-minute tours of The Ashley Gibson Museum of Art, led by experts + docents throughout the month. Prefer a self-guided experience? Take a stroll through a portion of the Downtown Public Art Trail.

Shop local

If there’s one thing we know about Lakelanders, it’s that they love their local bizzes. Next time you’ve got a free hour, stop in to a local boutique or gift shop, or journey to the past at these antique + thrift stores.

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