Karen's Guidebook
Eats!
One of our favorite restaurants.. walking distance from our house.
12 locals recommend
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
3411 Florida Ave SOne of our favorite restaurants.. walking distance from our house.
Another delicious steakhouse within 7 minute walking distance of our house.
17 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
13006 US-301Another delicious steakhouse within 7 minute walking distance of our house.
IHOP
3447 Florida Ave SWhen you just need to grab a late night snack (located across the street).
palace restaurant Southside
4780 Florida Ave SOur favorite nearby pizza restaurant. Good calzones!
The "Johnson's" photo above is NOT Fred's Market (not sure why they have it there).. but we recommend you do visit the real Fred's Market restaurant (on Harden blvd) for their breakfast buffet. In our opinion, it's one of the BEST southern buffets in Lakeland!
38 locals recommend
Fred's Market Restaurant
6501 US-301The "Johnson's" photo above is NOT Fred's Market (not sure why they have it there).. but we recommend you do visit the real Fred's Market restaurant (on Harden blvd) for their breakfast buffet. In our opinion, it's one of the BEST southern buffets in Lakeland!
Catfish Country Restaurant
2400 EF Griffin RdA popular seafood restaurant enjoyed by locals.
Panera Bread
4208 S Florida AvenueFresh bread and deli food.
MISSION BBQ
1504 W Brandon BlvdGrocery
One of three nearby Publix grocery stores (all Publix breads and goods are made here in Lakeland so always fresh). If you drive either direction on Florida Ave, you will reach a Publix within a mile.
Publix Super Market at Oakbridge Square
3636 Harden BlvdOne of three nearby Publix grocery stores (all Publix breads and goods are made here in Lakeland so always fresh). If you drive either direction on Florida Ave, you will reach a Publix within a mile.
Winn-Dixie
8775 Temple Terrace HwyOn the corner of Edgewood Dr and Lakeland Highland Blvd.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
6745 N Church AveWalmart is a five minute walking distance of our home.
Just a 7 minute drive, this outside "mall" has many restaurants, shopping, and a Cobb movie theater. Plenty of parking.
42 locals recommend
Lakeside Village
1479 Town Center DrJust a 7 minute drive, this outside "mall" has many restaurants, shopping, and a Cobb movie theater. Plenty of parking.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
5935 Gall BlvdLocated northside Lakeland near the mall.
A large area of antique vendors. Located near Lakeland Square Mall northside Lakeland.
Lakeland Antique Mall
3530 US Hwy 98 N A large area of antique vendors. Located near Lakeland Square Mall northside Lakeland.
Fleamarket
This is the only fleamarket in the Lakeland area. Located in Auburndale.. if you take Polk Parkway its about a ten minute drive.
9 locals recommend
Market World
1052 US-92This is the only fleamarket in the Lakeland area. Located in Auburndale.. if you take Polk Parkway its about a ten minute drive.
Recreational
A recreational complex includes a workout area and a swimming pool! 7 minute walking distance.
Kelly Recreation Complex
404 Imperial BlvdA recreational complex includes a workout area and a swimming pool! 7 minute walking distance.
Go to the Movies!
Located at Lakeside Village a short five minute drive from our home.
12 locals recommend
Cobb IMAX Theater
1650 Town Center DrLocated at Lakeside Village a short five minute drive from our home.
Our original theater in Dixieland area have weekend shows (a five minute drive)
36 locals recommend
Polk Theatre
121 Florida Ave SOur original theater in Dixieland area have weekend shows (a five minute drive)
Children's Play
Common Ground Playground
1000 E Edgewood DrA fun, large playground for the kids.