Things To Do In Lakeland Highlands
Lakeland Delariva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
71% Off Martial-Arts and Fitness Classes
Adults and kids burn calories while learning to defend themselves with a variety of martial-arts techniques
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Up to 53% Off Private Guided Bike Tours
Lakeland
$60 $29
BeFly Bike Tours offers guided excursions seven days a week
50% Off Dance Classes
Dixieland
$70 $35
Experienced instructors lead students of all ages in dance classes such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, modern, and lyrical
Up to 51% Off Florida Air Museum Membership or Admission
SUN 'n FUN
$20 $10
Aviation museum displays homebuilt and military planes, plus artifacts from the largest collection of Howard Hughes memorabilia in the world
Up to 79% Off Paintball Package
Multiple Locations
$120 $25
Paintball Promos packages include choice of several area fields, admission, and all necessary equipment
Up to 70% Off Firearm-Safety Training for Up to Four
Plant City
$61.50 $29
NRA-certified instructors cover the basics of handling handguns, supplying all required rental gear; Spanish language classes available
39% Off Tandem Skydive Jump
Tampa
$278 $169
Licensed skydivers provide on-ground instruction before tandem jumps during which they verbally guide students throughout 2-mile drop
Bob Eubanks – Up to 50% Off Game Show
Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center
$53 $26.50
Original host of The Newlywed Game puts eight couples to the test as they demonstrate how well they know each other
Up to 87% Off In-Home Wine Tasting
Redeem from Home
$150 $19
Wine consultants travel to homes, pouring samples from four or six different bottles for small groups
Up to 84% Off Boot Camp or Martial Arts
Downtown
$150 $29
Martial-arts classes teach a close-combat self-defense system derived from kung fu; boot camps burn calories with fast-paced exercises
Up to 74% Off Kickboxing Packages
On Location
$105 $30
Kickboxing classes combine boxing and martial arts to help tone and trim physiques, and one-on-one training helps refine style and results
Up to 56% Off Swim Lessons
Valrico
$200 $89
Swimming lessons for students of all ages are led by a Red Cross-certified instructor
Up to 80% Off at Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers
Lithia
$108 $29
Learn the hand-to-hand combat system used by Israeli special forces, or let your child learn self-defense, self-discipline, and self-respect
Half Off Zumba Classes at Just Dance
Downtown
$60 $30
Teachers model easy-to-follow dance moves as students imitate the steps and groove to upbeat music
Polk Museum of Art – Up to 35% Off Membership
Lakeland
$40 $29
Museum's collection includes works from different historical periods and regions, from Georgian silver to 20th-century Japanese ceramics
Up to 85% Off Paintball Tickets to Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations
$120 $20
Amongst hollowed-out vehicles, paintballers combat safely with rental equipment and all-day play
Up to 53% Off Shooting-Range Packages
Plant City
$90 $45
NRA-certified instructors train participants before they take to the range, with a gun rental and ammunition included
Half Off One Tandem Skydive from Skydive Orlanpa
Plant City
$210 $105
Attached to an instructor, guests make a safe tandem leap from 11,000 feet and take in panoramic scenery during a thrilling free fall
Up to 82% Off Group Fitness Classes
Downtown Lakeland
$125 $29
Seasoned fighters guide students through group fitness classes, which give them a chance to break in their new T-shirts with a healthy sweat
Up to 76% Off Cardio Belly-Dance Classes
Valrico
$300 $79
Skilled instructors teach core-isolating movements and rhythmic, muscle-toning workouts derived from Turkish and Indian dance
Half Off Music Classes at Tonal Dimension Studio
Lakeland
$60 $30
Kids and adults learn to play guitar, drums, or hand drums; toddler-specific classes teach rhythm to little ones aged 18 months to 5 years
Up to 84% Off All-Day Paintball Packages
Multiple Locations
$120 $30
Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
42% Off Tandem Skydiving
Plant City
$199 $115
USPA–licensed instructors jump with customers from Cessna airplane after one-hour ground training
Up to 71% Off Kickboxing Classes
Lakeland
$50 $19
Students learn powerful muay thai kickboxing techniques while building strength and agility
Up to 79% Off from Paintball International
Multiple Locations
$80 $19
Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
45% Off Tandem Skydive from Skydiving Land
Plant City
$210 $115
After some initial ground training, skydivers attached to their instructors leap out of Cessna planes taking off from a private airport
Up to 76% Off Personal Training
Plant City
$360 $99
You and a partner craft personal workout regimens with one-on-one attention from a certified trainer
51% Off at 360 Universal Fitness
Sandpiper Woods
$45 $22
High-energy boot-camp classes for students aged 14 and older; fitness-studio access includes use of free weights and other gym equipment
Up to 72% Off Unlimited CrossFit
Downtown Auburndale
$125 $35
Each workout features different exercises, and each exercise can be scaled to any individual's level of capability
Up to 55% Off at MBJ Health and Fitness
Valrico
$60 $29
Fitness clases include Pitaiyo, which combines Pilates, tai chi, and yoga for the ultimate full-body workout
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The Mud Dogs 5K/10K series challenges both average runners and dedicated athletes with a classic combination of mud and obstacles. Mud Dogs courses are not for the faint of heart. Participants can expect to face all kinds of challenges, from vertical walls and rope swings to tunnels and net crawls. Racers are greeted at the finish line by soil-kissed faces of their fellow Mud Dogs, as well as the cool liquid embrace of wash-off stations.
Golf Etc. Lakeland helps golfers through the entire process of upgrading their arsenal, from finding brand-name equipment to adjusting their current gear to fit their game. Brothers Luke and J.J. Miller—the latter of whom coaches golf at Southeastern University—run the shop and personally oversee the custom club-fitting process. In the hitting bay in the back of the store, visitors are likely to see Luke—who fits and maintains clubs for many local pros—analyzing a client's swing with technology that helps him prescribe the right club or zone in on any modifications, such as adjusting the length of the shaft or replacing the club head with a jai-alai basket. Golf Etc. also features an indoor putting green for golfers to test out prospective flatsticks, and J.J. and Luke regularly perform club re-gripping and repair services.
As a conglomerate of paintball facilities, Paintballtickets.com is a one-stop shop for weekend warriors seeking some chromatic outdoor combat. Partnering with fields across the country, the company helps players live out their battlefield fantasies, whether they're sneaking up on an enemy installation, executing tactic strategies, or painting Water Lilies on the chest of a charging opponent.
Brooke Pottery features fine ceramic crafts and a host of handmade doodads from more than 400 American artists. A glazed, tri-colored McQueeny Belt Bowl ($48) offers a fetching soup-holding alternative to cupped palms, while the Heart Coaster Set ($40) lovingly shields countertops from clammy cocktails and over-fizzed sodas. Decorate feng shui–deficient gardens with ash-wood Chi Energy Amber wind chimes ($35), or embellish tree limbs with colorful Aloha Chimes ($42). For kids, the Blues Band Harmonica ($7) provides hours of fun in the key of harmonica.
The Range
- Eight 15-yard lanes
- Motorized target system
- Targets available for purchase
- Ventilated and air-conditioned facility
The Rentals
- More than 100 guns available for rent
- Popular manufactures such as Glock
At a Glance
Safety comes first at Plant City Gun Range-Shop, where the staff enforces house rules to maintain a secured environment. NRA-compliant instructors from VIP Security Training organize the facility's classes, from beginner safety courses to advanced tactical shooting. Beyond the range, the facility extends into a pro shop, where two gunsmiths with decades of experience repair, restore, and customize firearms with add-ons such as mounting scopes.