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City in Florida, United States
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Mulberry is a small city of roughly 3,000 residents in southwestern Polk County, Florida.
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An ode to the area's roots in phosphate mining, the museum building and attached rail cars offer a decent display of fossils, local mining relics, and informational displays. Outside is the massive bucket of a mining crane, filled with mining material which you can sort through to find fossils.
Features nature trails and boardwalks extending down to Alafia River.
Features trails for hiking and mountain biking. Boat ramp. Dog park.
An 18-hole semi-private golf course, with lessons available and an on-site restaurant. Slope rating: 133. USGA rating: 73.2.
Galleries are: 1) Story of Phosphate 2) Local History Gallery 3) Fossil Gallery 4) 1949 Seaboard Train Caboose. Kids and adults can have fun digging for their own fossils and sharks' teeth in their dig pile.
Southern eatin'. Buffet or order from the menu.
Kitchen/efficiencies available. Complimentary breakfast. Pool. Handicapped access. Free wi-fi internet access available. (Formerly Super 8 Motel)
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By air
The nearest commercial airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA) on the west side of Tampa.
By train
The nearest Amtrak station is in downtown Lakeland (Code: LAK; 600 E. Main St.; +1 863-683-6368).
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Lakeland · Regional · LAL
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