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Things to Do Indoors

Yes, it’s true. Sometimes it rains, and sometimes it’s really hot in the Sunshine State. We still have plenty of ways for you to enjoy your upcoming vacation.

Here are some of our favorite indoor things to do in Central Florida.

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Things to Do on a Rainy Day or Hot Day in Central Florida

Vacationing with kids? DEFY Lakeland is an indoor playground featuring giant trampolines and obstacle courses. Escapology, iPanic Escape Room Lakeland and Lakeland Escape Room offer fun for families as well as small and large groups of adults.

Go bowling at Cypress Lanes in Winter Haven and paint pottery or create mosaics at PicassoZ Art Café in Lakeland.

See more of what indoor fun Central Florida has to offer.

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Welcome to Polk County, Florida’s Sweetest Spot for epic outdoor adventures, incredible eats and Sunshine State attractions! Here, you can experience the best that Lakeland and Winter Haven have to offer while escaping the crowds found in larger cities. From wide open spaces to exhilarating thrill rides at nearby theme parks, we have it all. Let us help you plan a Central Florida vacation.

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Lakeland Escape Room

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Lakeland Escape Room offers fun and challenging puzzles to escape a locked room before time…

Address: 308 E Pine St
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 450-3232

info@lakelandescaperoom.com
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Polk County History Center

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Housed in a 1908 courthouse, this museum showcases the history of Polk County. Galleries rotate…

Address: 100 E. Main St.
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 534-4386

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Kids play on the obstacle courses at Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Home to giant trampolines, obstacle courses and foam pits, this indoor park is ideal for…

Address: 6220 US Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33810

Phone: 863-333-0445

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