Travel
Please see below a few hotel recommendations if you'd like to stay downtown. There are also many options for Airb&b's in the area to stay in town for the weekend.
Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
511 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Great option to stay downtown!
Hotel
Hyatt Place Lakeland Center
525 W Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Another great option!
For all the days along the way