Guest, Sign inJoin
Garden · Lakeland · Florida

Hollis Garden

Hollis Garden is a public botanical garden in Lakeland, Florida, in the United States. Its history begins in 2000. Weather is mildest over January, February, March, April, November and December, with 72–84°F highs.

Photo: VisitCentralFL, CC BY 2.0
Where
In Lakeland
54 places to stay
Open since
2000
In brief

A garden inside Lakeland

You can stay in Lakeland

Hollis Garden is inside Lakeland, which has 54 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓

An airport 6 miles away

Lakeland Linder (LAL) has airline service, about 6 miles from Hollis Garden.

Established in 2000

Hollis Garden dates from 2000. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Choosing a month

Plan a visit to Hollis Garden around the weather below.

Jan72° / 49°
Feb75° / 52°
Mar79° / 56°
Apr84° / 60°
May89° / 66°
Jun91° / 72°
Jul92° / 73°
Aug92° / 74°
Sep90° / 72°
Oct85° / 66°
Nov78° / 57°
Dec74° / 52°
Typical highs and lows in Lakeland. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Lakeland. Lakeland’s full climate →
About

Hollis Garden

Hollis Garden is a public botanical garden in Lakeland, Florida, in the United States.

Type
Garden
Area
1 acres
Established
2000
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Bases for Hollis Garden

Lodging nearby is in Lakeland (54) and Four Corners (173).

Hollis GardenFour Corners173Winter Haven23Plant City9Combee Settlement4Brandon29Auburndale6Mulberry510 mi
Hollis Garden12Places to stay in town
In town

Lakeland

54 places to stay · 41 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

You’re already here.

125,520 people

40 min drive

Four Corners

173 places to stay · 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks

65,048 people · 26% vacation homes

27 mi northeast of Hollis Garden

20 min drive

Winter Haven

23 places to stay · 16 hotels · 6 motels · 1 RV park

62,313 people

13 mi east of Hollis Garden

15 min drive

Plant City

9 places to stay · 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs

44,118 people

10 mi west of Hollis Garden

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Hollis GardenDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Lakelandin town—54 41 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks125,520$249KC−
Four Corners 26% vacation homes27 mi northeast40 min173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks65,048$352K—
Winter Haven13 mi east20 min23 16 hotels · 6 motels · 1 RV park62,313$270KC
Plant City10 mi west15 min9 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs44,118$292K—
Combee Settlement3 mi northeast5 min4 2 motels · 2 campgrounds5,242$196K—
Brandon23 mi west35 min29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground119,767$339K—
Auburndale11 mi northeast15 min6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks21,369$296KC
Mulberry10 mi south15 min5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park4,573$134K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

LALLakeland Linder6 mi
TPATampa · major hub36 mi
PIESt. Petersburg Clearwater · major hub46 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Hollis Garden’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

More to see nearby

These well-known sights sit within 48 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Hollis Garden, answered

Is Hollis Garden in Lakeland?

Yes. It’s inside Lakeland, FL.

When is the best time to visit Hollis Garden?

January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–84°.

How far is Hollis Garden from Tampa and Orlando?

About 32 miles west of Tampa and about 48 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Hollis Garden?

Lakeland Linder (LAL), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tampa (TPA), about 36 miles.

Where should I stay near Hollis Garden?

Lakeland (in town, 54 places to stay), Four Corners (27 mi, 173 places to stay) and Winter Haven (13 mi, 23 places to stay).

From locals

From people who live in Lakeland

Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Lakeland’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.