The city of Lakeland is known as the Home of the Detriot Tigers Spring Training and the"Water Ski Capital of the World." During your stay with us, explore the great outdoors with a trip to one of Lakeland's nearby public parks to try your hand at water skiing. This Lakeland hotel in the heart of Central Florida is only minutes away from Florida Southern College, home to the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Additionally, visitors are close to the Florida Air Musuem, Fantasy of Flight attraction and Explorations V Children's Museum. Our smoke-free lodging in Lakeland is conveniently located off I-4, just 30 minutes drive from Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park and Bok Tower Gardens.
These attractions in Central Florida are convenient to our Lakeland Country Inn hotel:
Tiger Town USA Home of the Detroit Tigers Spring Training. Come enjoy the newly renovated stadium, including the above grade grass seating berm to relax in the Florida sun during your game. There is absolutely not a bad seat in the house. Located less than two miles from the hotel, this is the single greatest institution in Florida spring training. The Tigers have been training in Lakeland since 1934 and have been playing in Joker Marchant Stadium since 1966. 866-66-TIGER Al Kaline Dr, 2301 Lake Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33809 2 miles from the hotel
Lakeland Square Mall Come explore a hundred stores, restaurants and services at this Lakeland mall featuring such stores as Dillard's, Macy's, Sears and JCPenney's. (863) 859-5411 3800 Us-98 N Lakeland, FL 33809 3 miles from the hotel
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Located on the Florida Southern College campus, the Child of the Sun visitor's center is a great place to start your tour of regional Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. (863) 680-4444 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801 5 miles from the hotel
Lakeside Village Lakeside Village is an open air shopping center that includes about 75 retail shops and restaurants. Located off Harden Boulevard by the Polk Parkway, the center is anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, Belk and Cobb Theaters. (863) 616-9360 1479 Town Center Drive, Ste 203 Lakeland, FL 33803 11 miles from the hotel
Florida Air Museum Learn about flying in this museum that displays a variety of aircraft and artifacts covering the history of the first 100 years of flight. Year-round educational programs bring aviation to life. Home of the annual Sun-N-Fun fly-in. Only minutes away from the hotel. (863) 644-0741 4175 Medulla Road Lakeland, FL 33813 12 miles from the hotel
Fantasy of Flight Fly a plane or keep your feet on the ground at this stunning art deco facility that is home to over 40 rare and vintage aircraft many of which have been restored to flyable condition. Only minutes away from the hotel. (863) 984-3500 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL 33868 14 miles from the hotel
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park Enjoy a day at this family oriented theme park, historic botanical gardens, Splash Island Water Park and the famous Cypress Gardens Water Ski show. (863) 324-2111 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33884 25 miles from the hotel
Busch Gardens Africa Explore an amazing combination of thrilling rides and amazing lands of Africa. Everywhere you look you will find unexpected adventures and up-close animal encounters. (888) 800-5447 Busch Blvd Tampa 30 miles from the hotel
Nearby Services
24 Hour 7-11 with diesel .1 miles
Spa Ezenzia & Hair Designs .5 miles
Driving Directions
From Tampa take I-4 Eastbound to exit 33, turn right off exit ramp. At first traffic light, turn right onto Socrum Loop Rd, go under the interstate. Turn left onto Lakeland Park Blvd. Go to the stop sign, turn left, the hotel will be on the right hand side.
From Orlando take I-4 Westbound to exit 33. Turn left onto Socrum Loop Rd. Turn right onto Lakeland Park Blvd. Go to stop sign, turn left, the hotel will be on the right hand side.