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Lakeland, Florida, is a growing city situated close to Tampa. Known for its population of swans, which are descendants from a pair sent as a gift by the Queen of England in the 1920s; Lakeland is also home to the Joker Marchant Stadium that hosts spring training activities for the Detroit Tigers major league baseball team. Visit Lake Mirror Park, which sits in the heart of the downtown area. From there, you can take a short drive to the Polk Museum of Art, featuring Native American sculpture and artifacts.

Key Facts

Lakeland Municipal Airport (LAL) provides regional flight service and connections to Tampa and other nearby cities. The Munn Park Historic District is a popular destination for guests in the city. In the park, you can relax on the well-kept grounds and eat a picnic lunch while watching the swans and other waterfowl swim in the pond. Accommodations can be found throughout the city, as well as close to Interstate 4.

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The area around Lakeland used to be inhabited by a variety of Native American tribes and was later an important site of the Spanish-American War. Frank Lloyd Wright settled in the community, and performed much of his famous work while working at Florida Southern College. Be sure to visit at least one of the 38 lakes within the city borders, including Lake Parker.