The Main Street Parking Garage is in the heart of downtown and conveniently located to practically…read moreeverything there from festivals in Munn Park to businesses to restaurants to Mirror Lake. It's clean and safe. During the weekday, enter at Main Street if you have a permit or at Cedar/Massachusetts if you want to pay hourly. It's FREE after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends! YES! It's unbelievable how many people are not aware of this and spend precious time driving around, looking for a street space for the Curbside Farmers Market or one of the many Art Shows in Munn Park when they can just park here and walk a block.

This park and ride is pretty conveniently located for Lakeland. It sits tucked by the underpass of…read moreBartow road just off of Lake Mirror and the downtown area. It's pretty small but probably fits 20-30 cars. I usually park here when the Joinery parking lot gets too full. It's an easy walk there or to walk Lake Mirror. It's also close parking to the Poor Porker when it's open and Texas Cattle Company were you to need more space. Even if you want to go downtown this is an option, though there are 2 parking garages closer that are better if you go during the free hours.

We were travelling on a long trip and coming back thru Orlando airport; not my favotite landing…read morespot- especially after 40 hours of flying, sitting, layovers and wondering about delayed connections and what we'd find at home after a 17 day journey. Not to worry. I'd seen a review for 863 Enterprise and made arrangements to pick us up so far in advance, I worried they wouldn't remember us. Not to worry. Despite spotty cell service, the 13 hour time difference and the late arrival, Zack was there waiting! And he checked in via text along the way to let us know he had it covered. A real help when so much else is beyond our control. In fact I'd like to suggest a logo for him... 'Not to Worry Transfers!' I don't know how he did it but even I-4 traffic was tame and we made it to Lakeland in about an hour. If you travel, or if you have a fab trip planned, or even if you want to go to a nice restaurant or event in Tampa, Orlando, or even farther afield from Polk, Zack's your man! He even solved our inscrutable dilemma of leaving out of Tampa and returning to Orlando! There's plenty to worry about when travelling today. It's a comfort to know the airport trasnsfer bit isn't one of them.

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What an outstanding experience to tour this campus! The…read moreguide Jack C is simply amazing. Me & Barby took the one & one half hour tour & really enjoyed it. We found free parking on College St one block away. It cost about $30 & you can get a AAA discount. They give you a small audio ear piece & you can hear Jack in your ear as you walk from building to building. If you're a FLW fan, this is a singular experience.

I'm just here to add to the chorus of voices offering praise for this comprehensive and enjoyable…read moreFLW extended tour. The guide we had was knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I also appreciated some of her strong opinions about the architecture and the architect. Our tour had many delights along our walking/exploring journey. We went a little long, which everyone appreciated, and I was not tempted to look at my watch once. (Pro Tip: The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College is extraordinary, and you will find several local-flavor restaurants nearby.)

My very Amtrak ride and they are not off to a good start. As I am writing this Amtrak texted me…read morewith their 8th delay. No reason why just that it's coming late. They are even late being late. The last text was arriving 3:26 pm. It is cheap. $42.00 round trip to Miami from Lakeland. But plan for delays if you havery time to spare. If you're on a schedule, forget it.

Appears not to be a super busy station and the parking is ample. There's also a connection for…read morebuses in the parking lot to continue an Amtrak trip. A couple of elevators up to the track level. Also an incline rather than steps so it's easy to roll suitcases. Decent seating trackside that is covered. It's nice to be able to pick up a traveler without having to mess with the TSA.

As a fan of history and architecture I was delighted to spot the Munn Park Historic District while…read moreexploring downtown Lakeland. The City of Lakeland has seven local historic districts with a combined area of 1.42 square miles. The districts protect more than 1,600 historic buildings and 13 individual landmarks. The Munn Park Historic District was designated a U.S. historic district on November 3, 1997 in Lakeland, Florida. It is named in honor of the city's founder, Louisville, Kentucky businessman Abraham Munn. Munn purchased 80 acres of land that now comprises the Lakeland downtown business district. The Munn Park Historic District is bounded by Bay Street to the north, Lemon Street to the South, Florida Avenue to the west, and extends around Lake Mirror to the East. The grand entrance to the district is the Lake Mirror Promenade designed by noted landscape architect Charles W. Leavitt. This historic district covers the main business area of Lakeland and includes many original buildings dating from as early as 1902. It contains 48 historic buildings and Munn Park which was the first open space in the city. Dedicated in 1884, it is the town square in the city. The Munn Historic District is an almost exclusively commercial district. Today you can enjoy historic buildings, dining, shopping, parks, and public art in this beautiful historic district It is very pedestrian friendly. Fun fact, Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County. Last year more people moved to Polk County than any other county in the United States. The future is looking bright for this stately, historic city.

This is downtown Lakeland. It's lovely!!!…read more There are nice restaurants, a lovely walk around Lake Mirror with some landscape architecture, Hollis Gardens and the newish and fun architecturally inviting Lakeland Brewery as well as the Amtrak Station. Closer in around Munn Park there are great public art works, lots of fun and fine restaurants including Harry's, Black and Brew and Delivicious coffee spots, a Mexican place, Palace Pizza, and Fresco's bar and cafe place next to Palace Pizza. Lots to explore and enjoy. Architecture. Natahan's clothing store. Old school Gaines Geo Jeweler with retro signage. This is the all-American downtown you've been searching for. Art. Food. Architecture. Banks. It's alive. Come take a look and enjoy. Walkable.

Stopped by this outside mall as the alternative stop instead of crowded Bonnet Springs Night Event…read more Initially this reminded me of Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I think it's a little bit smaller but similar layout and stores. What I didn't like the most is how dark it was. I don't think that's so safe. It was early enough to where there was at least two more hours of shopping before stores closed yet really dark. It's been about 10 years since I've been here, and it seems to look about the same as that time. They did have a Christmas tree in the center. That at least brightened the place up a bit. The stores off hand that I recall where Bath and Body, Kirkland's, a boutique with country ware, a Thai restaurant, a Vietnamese restaurant, BD's Mongolian BBQ which I was surprised to see, & a Grillsmith. They also had a movie theater and a book store. Those were some of the stores off hand. There were also a handful of empty spaces. The parking was free along the inside of the mall street parking where we parked. The Best Part Was Seeing the Bloom Mural!

Nice outside shopping area right in Lakeland…read more Our whole Fam has a great time here and they have many food options. We did notice on our last trip that there were a decent amount of store fronts now closed, hopefully other will come in soon and this isn't going to be another half full shopping center. We would really miss going here. They have a movie theatre, plenty of food choices from semi affordable to less affordable and a decent amount of stores to peruse through. Most of the stores are your basic chains, but at least you can have a nice walk outside with nice scenery while you walk. They had a huge Christmas tree, great for a photo op. The only thing this place is lacking is for a more trendy or niche/boutique stores that would sell non dept. Store/Mall items. You know something different!!! If you want to have a nice walk about while you shop/eat then check this place out, it's good for a day out with Fam for sure!!!

It would be nice if this venue would hire in healthy food options for our weekend dance…read morecompetitions. Offering donuts, Kona ice and other junk food isn't real food and all of the parents and children have to go into town or order food-which isn't convenient. Bring in a couple of local restaurants to setup as a vendor and both the venue and local small businesses can make some $$$$.

Participated in a 2 day Holiday Craft Show at RP. First time here. Impressive facility for a medium…read moresize town like Lakeland. It has an arena, theater, 2 large exhibit halls and various meeting rooms. Nice place, don't know how long it's been built but it looks new. Lots of room, there were about 200 vendors in the 2 exhibit halls. Being inside with air conditioning is great. Lots of potties, very clean and nice staff. Only complaint was lack of food choices. There was a 4 Rivers BBQ in the hallway between exhibit halls and a little bar set-up. Could have used more choices. If an event is being held at the RP, don't worry about this venue, it's very nice.

Super nice friendly and helpful at the counter . Learned how to use the QR code for my eNay…read morebusiness. Will return if in the area. ThankYou

This is the "main" post office for the central Lakeland city proper. It's large and roomy, with…read morelots of PO Boxes and plenty of parking. It's clean and the people who work here are polite. Are they fast or slow? Depends upon the season and the amount of customers. I say they are about average. They usually have enough Priority, etc., supplies on hand, except of course, during this past holiday rush (December 2020), but then no post office around did. (I don't believe anyone expected the rush that happened.) Speaking of 2020, they at first had the clear shower curtain protectors, but now have plexiglass like everyone else and are masked as proper.

Southgate Shopping Center is a little "strip mall" located in South Lakeland. It stands out from…read moremost, because of it's lovely vintage arch still standing from when the little mall was first built in 1957. Interestingly enough, to many locals, it's biggest claim to fame is a cameo in the locally filmed 1990 movie "Edward Scissorhands" (you can see the arch leg from the beauty salon scene). Right now it holds a nice variety of stores: Publix, Office Depot, Hallmark, Babe's Shoes & Apparel, Beall's Outlet (just opened last month), Tuesday Morning, and Crowder Brothers Ace Hardware. There are a few empty stores, but it's not noticeable. There is also a stand alone Five Guys Burgers and a Starbucks in the front of the parking lot. The parking lot is quite large and maintained nicely.