Best 84 things to do in Lakeland, FL

Explore 260 acres of exotic animals from your own vehicle

Explore a 260-acre ranch on a quiet guided ATV safari

Feed animals from a shaded safari truck and explore walk-around wildlife exhibits

Ride through a 260-acre preserve at sunset and spot roaming herds

See historic lakeside sites and stop at a Chain of Lakes restaurant

Cruise the Chain of Lakes with stops at five lakeside bars and restaurants

Hear waterskiing history and spot wildlife on a narrated lake cruise

Choose your watersport focus with two individual lessons

Choose your focus in four all-ages water-sports lessons

Hear Winter Haven’s waterski history on a narrated lakes cruise

Meet rescued reptiles and discover their stories through hands-on encounters

Meet and feed ranch animals on a private guided visit

A private ranch visit with every available hands-on animal encounter

Meet three distinctive sanctuary animals on a private guided visit

Private sanctuary tour with three included animal encounters

Cruise Tampa Bay’s islands and skyline aboard a private party boat

Private island hopping with a licensed captain, music, and space to celebrate

Private Tampa Bay cruising with island stops, music, and a licensed captain

Private sunset cruise with a captain, sound system, and room for your crew

Dance under LED lights with a DJ on a private Tampa Bay cruise

Ride a single-rider ATV on guided trails with helmet and safety briefing

Ride a Jet Ski on a private lake with safety instruction

Follow a guide across 15 miles of off-road trails

Build archery skills with certified coaches in a small-class lesson