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Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. Located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa and west of Orlando, it is the most populous city in Polk County. As of the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau release, the city had a population of 112,641. [8] . Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. Located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa and west of Orlando, it is the most populous city in Polk County. As of the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau release, the city had a population of 112,641.
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History
Lakeland was first settled by European-Americans in the 1870s and began to develop as the rail lines reached the area in 1884. It was incorporated 1 January 1885. The town was founded by Abraham Munn (a resident of Louisville, Kentucky), who purchased 80 acres (320,000 m²) of land in what is now downtown Lakeland in 1882 and platted the land for the town in 1884. Among the names considered (and rejected) for the town by its residents were Munnsville, Red Bug and Rome City. In April 1898, the...
Climate
Lakeland—like all of Central Florida—has a humid, subtropical climate. Summers are generally hot and humid, with highs above 90°F from May-September although, oddly enough, the temperature seldom surpasses about 96°F (which results in a month like July, where the average high is 95°F and the all-time record for the month is just 5° higher at 100°F). Early morning lows are usually in the mid-70s °F (around 23°C) but the humidity is usually around 90-100% at sunrise, so mornings can be steamy....
By car
Lakeland lies along Interstate 4, the main east-west highway across Central Florida.
By plane
Lakeland and northwestern Polk County are closer to Tampa International Airport (TIA) (TPAIATA; ) which is served by all major airlines and has flights nationwide and to Canada, the Caribbean, and London. To get to Lakeland, follow signs to get onto Interstate 275 East (via a short drive on SR 60/Veteran's Expressway), go past downtown and get on Interstate 4 East. While State Road 60 is a major route across Polk County, it runs through urban areas for about 20-25 mi, including downtown Tampa...
By train
There's one long-distance Amtrak routes that serve Lakeland, the Silver Star. The train runs between New York City and Miami, with a detour to and from Tampa. However, travelling between Lakeland and Tampa is not allowed on this route. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach service is available between Lakeland and Orlando, Tampa, Pinellas Park-St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Port Charlotte and Fort Myers. Thruway Motorcoach service is booked together with train travel with Amtrak. Onward connections...
By car
1. 205 W Memorial Blvd, ☏ +1 863 687-4332. 2. Budget Car & Truck Rental, 120 W Memorial Blvd, ☏ +1 863 682-1415. 3. Enterprise Rent A Car, 619 E Memorial Blvd, ☏ +1 863 682-0153. 4. Enterprise Rent A Car, 4510 S Florida Ave, ☏ +1 863 647-0866. 5. Enterprise Rent A Car, 4997 U.S. 98 S, ☏ +1 863 815-7642. 6. Hertz Rent A Car, 117 E Memorial Blvd, ☏ +1 863 683-2003. 7. Hertz Rent A Car, 3900 Don Emerson Dr, ☏ +1 863 683-2003. Located at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. 8. U-Save Car & Truck Ren...
By bus
A small bus network is operated by Citrus Connection.
By taxi
1. Checker Cab Co., ☏ +1 863 665-8151. Serves all of Polk County. 2. Yellowcab/Maingate Taxi, ☏ +1 863 292-9166. Serves all of Polk County. 3. Polk County Taxi, ☏ +1 863 521-2924, toll-free: +1-800-829-4222. Serves all of Polk County.
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Lake Mirror in Downtown Lakeland has something for everyone in the family. Lake Mirror Promenade is a beautiful, circular walk around the lake. Migrating birds and ducks can be frequently seen here, and on occasion some of Lakeland's famous swans. Take a leisurely stroll through Hollis Gardens through breathtaking displays of foliage and flowers. B...
Budget
1. The Joinery, 640 E Main St, ☏ +1 863-337-4583. A food hall with a collection of multiple restaurants and vendors. Options include ice cream, ramen, burgers, and craft beers. Events are commonplace.(updated Oct 2021) 2. LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken, 2101 Florida Ave S, ☏ +1 863-937-8055.(updated Oct 2021)
Mid-range
1. BD's Mongolian Grill, 1474 Town Center Dr, ☏ +1 863 603-3544. Spc N. 2. Britt's Cafe, Inc., 3662 Harden Blvd, ☏ +1 863 607-9637. 3. Country Chicken & Fish of Lakeland, 1263 Kathleen Road, ☏ +1 863 686-2564. 4. Cuban Delight Cafe, 1039 E County Road 540 A, ☏ +1 863 701-0190. 5. 28.0001-81.98061 Saigon Bistro, 1554 Town Center Dr. West (Lakeside Village shopping center), ☏ +1-863-686-6560. M-Th 11AM-9PM; F Sa 11AM - 9:30PM; Su 11AM - 8:30PM. Vietnamese-style food.(updated Jan 2019) 6. Lings...
Splurge
1. Ciao Bella, 5369 N. Socrum Loop Rd, ☏ +1 863 859-9075. 2. Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, 101 N Kentucky Ave, ☏ +1 863 686-2228. 3. Palace Italian Restaurant, 6120 US 98 Highway 98 N, ☏ +1 863-853-1316.
Budget
1. Lake Wire Inn, 244 N. Florida Ave, ☏ +1 863 687-2530. 2. Extended Stay America Premier Suites, 4360 Lakeland Park Dr, ☏ +1 863 904-2050. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.(updated Nov 2021) 3. Days Inn & Suites, 4502 N. Socrum Loop Road, ☏ +1 863 683-5095.
Mid-Range
1. Comfort Inn & Suites, 3520 US Highway 98 N, ☏ +1 863 859-0100. 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites, 4315 Lakeland Park Dr, ☏ +1 863 815-0606. 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1024 Crevasse St, ☏ +1 863 859-2866. 4. Sleep Inn & Suites, 4321 Lakeland Park Drive, ☏ +1 863 577-1170.
Splurge
1. Courtyard by Marriott, 3725 Harden Blvd, ☏ +1 863 802-9000. 2. Hampton Inn, 4420 N Socrum Loop Road, ☏ +1 863 816-2525. 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South Polk Parkway, 3630 Lakeside Village Blvd, ☏ +1 863 603-7600. 4. Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland, 3839 Don Emerson Drive, ☏ +1 863 647-0066. 5. Holiday Inn Lakeland South, 3405 S Florida Avenue, ☏ +1 863 646-5731. 6. Hyatt Place - Lakeland Center, 525 West Orange Street, ☏ +1 863 413-1122. 7. Residence Inn by Marriott, 3701 Harden Blvd, ☏...
Internet access
There are three public libraries in Lakeland, all of which have computers for public use and wireless internet access. 1. elibrary South Lakeland, 4740 S Florida Ave (in tge shopping center on NE corner of S Florida Ave & Lake Miriam Dr. Just to the right of Publix supermarket), ☏ +1 863 838-4507. M-Th 9AM-6PM; F 9AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-2PM. This library takes up one small "storefront" in a shopping center. There's a small selection of books & movies, but this location primarily serves for internet...
Post offices
1. Dixieland Post Office, 1057 S Florida Ave, ☏ +1 863 683-0284. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. Located a mile or so south of downtown. 2. Downtown Lakeland Post Office, 210 N Missouri Ave, ☏ +1 863 802-8190. M-F 8:30AM-5PM. Located a block north of railroad tracks. 3. Eaton Park Post Office, 2615 Ellis Ave (Near intersection of U.S. 98 & S Combee Rd), ☏ +1 863 666-3391. M-F 9AM-4PM. Located on southeast side of town on U.S. 98, just north of the Polk Parkway. 4. Highland City Post Office, 4114 Clubhouse...
Article History. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland, city, Polk county, central Florida, U.S., about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Tampa and some 10 miles (16 km) west of Winter Haven. It was founded in 1883 by Kentucky businessman Abraham Munn, who purchased a large plot of land near the newly built railroad.
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