Dinosaur World 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Lakeland, FL 33565, Located in Plant City, 813-717-9865, A great family attraction which is devoted to the studies and preservation of prehistoric dinosaurs and features dinosaurs displayed in lush tropical gardens of cypress, bay, maple, and gum trees. more... 

Explorations V Children's Museum 109 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801, 863-687-3869, Children of all ages with enjoy a fantastic hands-on, fun filled adventure while at this children's museum that encourages children to explore the world around them. Children can act out the roles of doctors, bankers, pilots, reporters, firefighters, and grocers while at this museum or climb into a mock space shuttle and "reach for the stars." more... 

Gator Family Theme Park 4685 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-648-0567, The whole family will have a great time at this amusement park that includes a miniature golf course, a large video arcade, batting cages, go-karts, a children's playground, and paintball.  more... 

Polk Museum of Art 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801, 863-688-7743, A cultural art center and museum that features a permanent collection of outstanding traditional and contemporary paintings plus offers workshops, classes, lectures, and tours. Many performing events are held here throughout the year. more... 

Sun N' Fun Museum P.O. Box 7670, Lakeland, FL 33807, Located Adjacent to Lakeland Linder Airport, 863-644-2431, This museum is filled with a wide variety of home built and sports aircraft, as well as warplane jet engines, aircraft memorabilia, and special exhibits from the Howard Hughes aircraft collection. more...

Mad Science of Polk & Osceola 6660 Lake Clark Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-646-4661, Mad Science's mission is to spark the imagination of children of all ages. They offer birthday parties, corporate events, assemblies, after-school programs, summer camps and in-class field trips to students age K-6 grades.  more...