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