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. It makes an easy and peaceful day trip from a Lakeland vacation rental, roughly half an hour southeast of the city.

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