Family & Kids
Vacation Rentals Near Dinosaur World
Just west of Lakeland in Plant City toward Tampa, roughly 20-25 minutes from north and west Lakeland rentals.
About Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World in Plant City is a 20-acre outdoor park featuring more than 200 life-size dinosaur replicas along shaded, meandering pathways. Kids can hunt for fossils in the dig area, pan for gems and minerals, and explore a skeletal playground and prehistoric museum.
Highlights
More than 200 life-size dinosaur replicas across 20 acresFossil dig where kids keep what they findGem and mineral panning at the Dino excavationSkeletal playground and prehistoric museum
Visitor Tips
- →Most of the park is outdoors with limited shade, so bring sun protection and water
- →The fossil dig and gem mining are paid add-ons popular with kids, factor that into your budget
- →It's dog-friendly, so leashed pets can join the walk through the park
Stays Near Dinosaur World
Downtown Lakeland, FL
$135 / night
Lake Mirror Cottage
1920s cottage two blocks from Lake Mirror — walk to downtown dining and the market.
2 bd
1 ba
4 guests
Dixieland, FL
$119 / night
Dixieland Arts Bungalow
2-bed bungalow in Dixieland — galleries, Swan Brewing, and vintage shops on foot.
2 bd
2 ba
4 guests
Lake Hollingsworth, FL
$185 / night
Lake Hollingsworth Retreat
3-bed on Lake Hollingsworth, steps from the 3-mile trail.
3 bd
2 ba
6 guests