Creative ways to have fun in and out of the Florida sun!
Need a little caffeine for the drive or a place to sit and chill? Mitchell’s Coffee Shop of Lakeland is the perfect place. Mitchell’s is surrounded by a great amount of other shops and sidewalks to a beautiful central garden. Take your coffee and explore the downtown area or sit and cool off from the heat in at the quaint tables.
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Behind the Scenes of Disney’s TYPHOON LAGOON!
Another place to frolic in the flowers! So many lovely flowers in Central Florida!
Now this is what I love: ART! Enjoy creating your own pottery at Picasso’s Cup. This is such a fun place for truly anyone. You can also take advantage of this fun opportunity and do something practical with your art: Create next year’s Christmas gifts, birthday surprises, or housewarming items! Mother’s Day is coming up…
Picasso’s cup is also conveniently located at Lakeside Village, a Mediterranean themed shopping center.
The Pancake House is such a great place to eat! It has actually been around for over 40 years.
The resturant is surrounded by the DeLeon Springs State Park so when you finish your syrupy sweets you can take a stroll in the beautiful scenery.
There is also a place for fishing, hiking, and even Eco-tours!
Lights. Camera. Action.
What better place to watch your favorite flick than at the drive in!? This is definitely a great way to chill with your friends and get away for a while!
And this a favorite for all ages of Lakeland locals!
Need I say more?
Everyone needs a little thrill. How about screaming-at-the-top-of-your-lungs sound? Yep. That’s Busch Gardens! Cypress, newly renovated, offers the reverse: a more peaceful atmosphere.
Take your pick.
~Use Cypress for therapy after your “melt-down” from the scary rides at Busch, or just visit either independent of one another.
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The wind in your hair. The sun on your face. A picnic on the dock of the lake.
Breathe in the Florida Summer Sun at a variety of Lakeland locations:
A friendly statue surrounding Lake Mirror
And while you are there:
Tea. A single word that for many awaken the taste buds and put to rest the world around you. The luxurious taste, the soothing aromas, both working in harmony to alleviate the mounting pressures of life. Women love to be pampered and enjoy themselves. And in order to do so, many gals opt for a trip to the spa and the salon, a shopping spree, chocolate and a click flick, and of course makeovers. Yet while all these prissy pastimes may be enjoyable, a little something new may be the best way to sweeten up your own life . And if you love tea and are looking for a fun and innovative way to enjoy yourself and your friends, then let your next girly getaway be spent in Auburndale, Florida at The Magnolia Tea Room.
Enter a land of lovely ladies centered around frilly table cloths mounted with tiers of the tastiest treats. Such treats include southern style scones, gourmet desserts, fruits and veggies, cheeses, and delightful sandwiches. Choose a tea that matches your mood or your style. Each tea whisk you away to a state of pure bliss. Here are a few of many tea choices: Chocolate truffle, Creme Brulee, Friendship, Strawberry, Orange Christmas cookie.
However, the tea and the treats are not the pinnacle of your visit. Take a walk throughout the gift shop. Designer bath and body products, handbags, and jewelery are on display for your evaluation and indulgence. And when you are finished with that, try on all the ornate hats and strike a pose.
Lindsay, a college student in Florida found her stay at the Magnolia to be a worth while visit. “Our server made my whole table feel so welcome. We had a great conversation with her”, Lindsay said. You will truly feel like royalty in this tea room. The staff is stellar and greet you with incredible enthusiasm. They seek to ensure that your time in the tea room is highly enjoyable for any and all guests, which truly do not exclude the male population. And unto the men of Aurburndale, Florida, I ask, what better place to spoil the special woman in your life? Dads, you too, can party with your little princess.
Lindsay recalls opening the door: “Walking into this team room made me feel like I was walking into a southern lady’s home. And the staff truly make you feel at home by their hospitality and friendliness”. And for Lindsay, this says a great deal, for she is twelve hours away from her real home.
The layout of the Tea Room is also easy to navigate. Peek around the corners of each wall before you select your favorite place to dine. There are many eye-appealing rooms to choose from, one of which decorated in a Country-French style. However, Lindsay added that rooms change according to the seasons; what a great way to keep a returning customer on their toes! Another exciting aspect of this tea room is that it is located in the downtown area of Auburndale, Florida, thus there are also surrounding attractions. Yet that is for another blog. The staff at The Magnolia Team Room are not the only ones that will keep you on your toes.
One lovely spot for a sip of tea...
Incognito...Lindsay who?
Two for tea!
Fancy those fancy ladies!
Lindsay strikes a pose with all her friends.
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