Downtown Lakeland Travel Guide
Lakeland
Visit Downtown Lakeland
Popular places to visit
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.
Sun N Fun Air Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sun N Fun Air Museum in Lakeland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lakeside Village
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lakeside Village during your visit to Lakeland. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
The Circle B Bar Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at The Circle B Bar Reserve, a lovely green space in Lakeland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
RP Funding Center
You can enjoy a show at RP Funding Center during your stay in Lakeland. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Polk Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Polk Theatre during your trip to Lakeland. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Ladies Luncheon Pontoon Tour (Gentleman welcome)
Top hotels in Downtown Lakeland
Hyatt Place Lakeland Center
Was a superb stay. Had a bite at their lil restaurant in lobby. They have beer and nice people
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean room, but Clorox smell was so strong! The room was the smallest I stayed at, including cheap motels. The shower was so narrow! The shower head, tiny. Nasty flush button. Mattress not so comfortable (might be old) noise?! From the 7th floor you can hear everything happening in the streets and ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
Very clean
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland
Holiday Inn Winter Haven by IHG
Staff were super friendly, clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West
Room smelled bad, the recumbent exercise bike was broken. This is the second la Quinta inn with a broken recumbent exercise bike, the one in st Augustine was the same . They should not post pictures of broken equipment.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lakeland
East Lake Morton
If you're spending some time in East Lake Morton, Lake Mirror and Lake Morton are top sights worth seeing.
North Lake Wire
While North Lake Wire may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bryant Stadium and RP Funding Center.
Parker Street
Parker Street might not have many top sights, but Lake Mirror and Bryant Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Lake Morton
South Lake Morton might not have many top sights, but Polk Museum of Art and Lake Mirror are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixieland
Though Dixieland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like RP Funding Center and Polk Museum of Art.
Shore Acres
While there might not be top attractions in Shore Acres, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Mirror and Lake Parker.
