Meoweler
United States

Lakeland / Lakes, love, and laughter

MeowScore 😻91/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Effervescent hot air balloon race.

❄️
january

Visit Lakeland to experience the Annual Snowflake Festival. 🌨️

☀️
february

Escape winter and enjoy the sunny weather at the Florida Strawberry Festival. 🍓

🌸
march

Enjoy the breathtaking views of blooming Cherry Blossoms at the Hollis Garden. 🌸

🎈
april

Witness the colorful hot air balloon race at the Lakeland Sun 'n Fun. 🎈

✈️
may

Explore the Fantasy of Flight Museum. 😎

🌻
june

Have fun at the Sunflower Maze in the nearby Sweetfields Farm. 🌻

🎇
july

Join Independence Day Parades and firework shows. 🎆

🏊‍♂️
august

Get wet and wild at the local water parks and enjoy the hot weather. 💦

🌻
september

Attend the Sunflowers and Suds Craft Beer Festival. 🍻

👻
october

Families love the pumpkin patches and haunted houses for Halloween. 🎃

🍂
november

See the beautiful fall colors at Circle B Bar Reserve. 🍁

🎅
december

Experience the historic Christmas display at Bok Tower Gardens and local light shows. 🎄

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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Being a visiting cat in Lakeland, I found prices of goods and services to be moderately expensive.

Look for deals and discounts while shopping. Consider buying groceries and cooking meals at home to save money.

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Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping culture in the US

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping culture in the US

Credit cards widely accepted, splitting bill is common, tipping expected for good service

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds provided by major providers

great Availability

Most areas have access to high-speed connections

good Cellular

Coverage may be spotty in rural areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Good parks & sidewalks

LGBTQ tolerated

Neutral

A cat's dream - endless blue skies, green parks and furry critters to chase.

But beware of the gator-cat hybrids lurking in the swampy waters.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐾
Common Ground Park
📚
Florida Southern College
🐱
Explorations V Children's Museum
🏞️
Lake Mirror
🌷
Hollis Garden

The mainstream

🐾
Common Ground Park

Adorable cat-themed playground with a kitty fort and litter-box shaped picnic pavilion. 🐈

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📚
Florida Southern College

Impressive campus with the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. 🏛️

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🐱
Explorations V Children's Museum

Interactive museum with hands-on exhibits for curious kittens. 🐾

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🏞️
Lake Mirror

Stunning lake with a promenade, amphitheater & swans. 🦢

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🌷
Hollis Garden

Beautiful botanical garden with fountains, sculptures & walking paths. 🌺

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Off the beaten path

🔑
Lakeland Escape Room
🍔
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
🌼
Hollis Garden
🏔️
Sweat Mountain Park
🌳
Bonnet Springs Park

Off the beaten path

🔑
Lakeland Escape Room

An exciting escape room experience that will challenge your wits and problem-solving skills. Perfect for cats who love a good puzzle!

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🍔
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

A lively restaurant with great food and drinks. Perfect for cats who want to have fun and enjoy some good barbecue!

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🌼
Hollis Garden

A peaceful botanical garden with a variety of flowers and plants. Perfect for cats who want to relax and smell the roses.

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🏔️
Sweat Mountain Park

A hidden gem with hiking trails and scenic views. Great for cats who love to climb mountains and take in the view!

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🌳
Bonnet Springs Park

A beautiful waterfront park with a treehouse, playground, and walking trails. Perfect for cats who want to explore nature!

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable -ish

Good parks & sidewalks

LGBTQ tolerated

Neutral

Mindful meoweler tips

Lakeland's Iconic Swans

Lakeland boasts a large population of beautiful white swans that residents and visitors can feed and enjoy. This tradition dates back to the 1920s, when the city's parks department began importing swans from England.

Polk Museum of Art

Visit the Polk Museum of Art for a taste of the local art scene. The museum has an impressive collection of over 2,500 works of art from around the world.

Sourthern Hospitality in Lakeland

Lakeland is known for its friendly locals who are always ready to lend a paw. Don't be surprised if you strike up a conversation with a stranger and find yourself making a new feline friend.

Useful external sites

visitcentralflorida.org

Visit Central Florida↗

Official tourism website for Central Florida region including Lakeland

www.lakelandchamber.com

Lakeland Chamber of Commerce↗

Information about local businesses, events, and community in Lakeland

www.polk-county.net/parks-and-recreation

Polk County Parks and Recreation↗

Information about parks and outdoor recreational activities in Lakeland and Polk County

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