Day Trip
Vacation Rentals Near Bok Tower Gardens
About 30-40 minutes southeast of Lakeland in Lake Wales, an easy day trip from south Lakeland rentals.
About Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales is a 250-acre botanical garden and bird sanctuary anchored by the 205-foot Singing Tower, whose carillon bells play daily concerts. A National Historic Landmark, the gardens also include the Pinewood Estate, scenic trails, and a visitor center atop one of peninsular Florida's highest points.
Highlights
205-foot Singing Tower with daily carillon concerts250-acre botanical garden and bird sanctuaryNational Historic Landmark on the National RegisterIncludes the historic Pinewood Estate and nature trails
Visitor Tips
- →Time your visit for the 1pm or 3pm carillon concert to hear the bells
- →Arrive in the morning when the gardens are coolest and quietest
- →Tour the Pinewood Estate for a separate ticket and a look at 1930s Mediterranean Revival architecture
Stays Near Bok Tower Gardens
South Lakeland, FL
$110 / night
South Lakeland Nature Cabin
2-bed cabin minutes from Circle B Bar Reserve's 12 miles of trails.
2 bd
1 ba
4 guests
Downtown Lakeland, FL
$135 / night
Lake Mirror Cottage
1920s cottage two blocks from Lake Mirror — walk to downtown dining and the market.
2 bd
1 ba
4 guests
Dixieland, FL
$119 / night
Dixieland Arts Bungalow
2-bed bungalow in Dixieland — galleries, Swan Brewing, and vintage shops on foot.
2 bd
2 ba
4 guests
Lake Hollingsworth, FL
$185 / night
Lake Hollingsworth Retreat
3-bed on Lake Hollingsworth, steps from the 3-mile trail.
3 bd
2 ba
6 guests