5 Best Things to Do in Land O' Lakes, Florida

By VacationIdea Staff on August 25, 2022 - Updated

8 Best Things to Do in Land O' Lakes, FL

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Land O' Lakes is a census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida. Land O' Lakes is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida metropolitan area. This medium size town is home to Conner Preserve, a 2,980-acre natural area and part of the wildlife habitat corridor between the Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the Cypress Creek Preserve. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays and Archery is an outdoor shooting range spread over 260 wooded, shady acres. American Balloons has been offering hot air balloon rides in the East Pasco and Northern Hillsborough County since 1998. Plantation Palms is an 11-acre golf club designed by the well-known architect Dave Harman. Beaumont Ranch is a lush green 160-acre ranch located near Land O Lakes, in Pasco County, Florida. The ranch offers horse boarding, riding lessons, RV and tent camping, weddings and parties.

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1.Conner Preserve

Conner Preserve is a 2,980-acre natural area in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County, Florida, preserved since 2003 for water management. It includes sandhill ridges, cypress sloughs, marshes and pine flatwoods that provide home to a large variety of wildlife including white tail deer and coyotes. It is part of a wildlife habitat corridor between the Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the Cypress Creek Preserve, covering several thousands of acres. It is a popular destination for biking, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and flying model airplanes. Conner Preserve is much more pleasant to explore during Florida's winter and spring months, since it can get brutally hot in the summer due to the lack of shade.

22500 State Rd 52, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, Phone: 800-423-1476

2.Tampa Bay Sporting Clays and Archery

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays and Archery is an outdoor shooting range in Land O Lakes, Florida, spread over 260 wooded, shady acres. It offers clay shooting and archery courses and lessons. It is a nice spot to spend a day with the family – there is even a petting zoo for the kids. The store is well stocked with all necessary gear , including some late models. There are frequent fun events to participate in or just watch. If you have never tried sporting clay shooting, it is often described as ‘golf with a shotgun.” It is a kind of clay pigeon shooting, more difficult than trap or skeet, players are shooting clay targets at multiple stations and clay targets are thrown from the machines in different trajectories, speeds, angles, elevations, and distances. Archery facilities include two courses: the Stationary Course for all bows and the 3D Course with 15 stations with at least one life-size animal target at each station.

10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, Phone: 813-929-6200

3.American Balloons, Land O' Lakes, Florida

American Balloons has been offering hot air balloon rides in the East Pasco and Northern Hillsborough County since 1998. Hot air balloons only fly once a day, early morning, allowing visitors to experience the magic of the Florida sunrise. A hot air balloon ride includes a one hour long fly over the beautiful lush land of Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Lutz and Land O Lakes; or wherever the wind may take you. It is a whole new way of experiencing and seeing the world. American Balloons is the only hot air balloon company in the area and works with the Hampton Inn and Suites, a 5-star hotel that provides an overnight stay and a delicious breakfast upon returning from the morning adventure.

Land O Lakes, Florida

4.Plantation Palms Golf Club, Land O' Lakes, Florida

Plantation Palms is an 11-acre golf club known for its state-of-the-art Platinum Paspallum greens, lighted driving range beautiful rolling terrain with plenty of wildlife and great layout surrounded by luxury homes of Plantation Palms community. Plantation Palms was designed by the well-known architect Dave Harman and also has a complete practice facility with lighted driving range, short game area and practice putting green. Established 18 years ago, Plantation Palms also included miniature golf, golf pro shops and batting cages. Ace Golf purchased the Golf Club in 2005 and renovated it extensively and doubled the number of members and rounds played there.

23253 Plantation Palms Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, Phone: 813-996-4653

5.Hungry Harry's Famous Bar-b-que, Land O' Lakes, FL

Hungry Harry's Famous Barbecue is a charming, rustic barn-style barbecue restaurant in Land O' Lakes, Florida. This popular spot on U.S. 41 is considered a local landmark. Since it was established in1985 it served as a gathering place for community celebrations and fundraisers. The restaurant is located on a 5.8-acre property, including 350 feet of lake front. Hungry Harry’s is known for its generous portions of great homestyle barbecued ribs, pork and chicken, family platters, delicious sides and salads. You can get all kinds of sodas, domestic and foreign beers and wine by the glass. If you still have some space, check their great home-made desserts.

3116 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, Phone: 813-949-2025

6.The Groves Golf and Country Club

The Groves Golf and Country Club is boasts as the “Longest Short Course in Florida,” featuring characteristics of a championship-length course but in a reduced form. This 4,026-yard, par 67 golf course has eighteen holes that range in length from 105 yards to 375 yards. The course is able to be completed in around 3.5 hours and is suitable for golfers of all skill levels. When not playing on the course, guests at the Groves Golf and Country Club can grab a bite to eat at The Groves Grill or practice on the full-size putting green and aqua range.

7924 Melogold Cir, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, 813-996-0161