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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Dinosaur World ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dinosaur World
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2. Edward Medard Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Edward Medard Regional Park
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3. Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum
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4. Plant City Farm & Flea Market

Category: Shopping
Plant City Farm & Flea Market
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5. The Mercantile

The Mercantile
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6. Florida Strawberry Festival

Category: Entertainment
Florida Strawberry Festival
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7. Smokin' Aces BBQ & Steakhouse Plant City

Category: Food & Drink
Smokin' Aces BBQ & Steakhouse Plant City
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8. Fred's Southern Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Fred's Southern Kitchen
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9. Grandpa Johnson's Barbecue

Category: Food & Drink
Grandpa Johnson's Barbecue
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Located in west central Florida between Lakeland and Tampa, Plant City is one of the smaller cities in the region and is well known for its annual strawberry festival, a local favorite for over eighty years that’s filled with on-stage entertainment, attractions, and of course, strawberry eating in abundance.
  • The city is even called the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.”
  • Plant City, Florida is also conveniently situated within a short drive to numerous cultural, historical, and natural attractions that can be enjoyed year-round, such as the unique Dinosaur World and the Edward Medard Regional Park.

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