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    Bok Tower Gardens

    2,001 Reviews
    #1 of 35 things to do in Lake Wales
    Nature & Parks, Gardens
    Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853-3470
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Summer concert”

    Music was great. Cafe had great food. Gardens were all in bloom. Children's had lots of fun in the... read more

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    Go580432
    “A Must Visit”

    The gardens are lovely even in the waning days of summer. If possible, I urge readers to walk... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    Patricia G
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    Explore the landscaped gardens of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and one of Florida’s natural habitats on the Pine Ridge Trail. You can also discover the history of Edward W. Bok and the building of his 205 foot Singing Tower and tour the historic...more
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    1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853-3470
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Summer concert

    Music was great. Cafe had great food. Gardens were all in bloom. Children's had lots of fun in the play area. Parking was easy.

    Thank Go580432
    Reviewed yesterday
    A Must Visit

    The gardens are lovely even in the waning days of summer. If possible, I urge readers to walk, although there is a shuttle. The gardens appear to be both wheelchair and stroller accessible, and it was pleasing to see people in wheelchairs and families with...More

    Thank Patricia G
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    A must see! Gorgeous

    What a beautiful place to visit, you are going to enjoy everything. Bring an umbrella with you, because it's hot and you will be walking the whole time. Friendly staff

    Thank Idp12345
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fabulous!

    What an unexpected find, the gardens are stunning, peaceful and serene. The guided tour of Buck House was awesome!

    Thank moj65
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful lower stress event

    Need a break from the high stress Orlando tourist traps? Go to Bok Tower. So beautiful and relaxing. The gardens and tower were very nice.

    Thank Starr K
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Frequent visitor and resident

    We moved to the area from Texas in December of 2017. We joined the 1st day, but soon upped our membership to sustainer. This means we can bring up to 4 guests. The gardens are beautiful and peaceful. We love the carillon concerts, the window...More

    Thank Irish4love
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beutiful!

    We have been to Bok Tower and Gardens many many times. It is a beautiful, peaceful place. The Tower itself has carillons that play music. There are paths to walk, huge trees, and gorgeous shrubs and flowers. This is a wonderful place for picnics.

    Thank Cheryl M
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Truly a Place with an Experience Like No Other

    Bok Tower Gardens is truly one of America's treasures. The Tower itself was crafted by the finest artisans of the 1920s, and it houses one of the most amazing carillons in the world. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. designed the beautiful meandering gardens. Also, available on...More

    Thank SunshineCindyT
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful Gardens and Incredible Tower

    Breathtaking spot to spend an afternoon. Gardens are beautifully arranged and maintained. We were there for the 3 pm performance of the carillon in the tower. Beautiful spot on one of the one of the highest spots in Florida. Plenty of shaded benches and pavilions...More

    Thank AnitaS484
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    RV limitations

    I want to highlight the difficulty getting a 32’class A motor home in and out of Bok Tower. This is absolutely a beautiful, tranquil place but if you are driving a class A or towing a 5th wheel be aware that the entrance needs some...More

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    Response from Irish4love | Reviewed this property |
    Please contact a staff member who is actually employed at Bok Tower. They can answer very specific questions, such as these. I'm a frequent patron, but honestly the things this student is curious about, are things I'd never... More
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    Response from Irish4love | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure. Call the membership office and ask this question.
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    Response from sydney47 | Reviewed this property |
    Actually they have been allowing dogs thru out the summer and have decided to extend that for 3 more months. Of course I would probably still call as I have a feeling if they have trouble with pet owners cleaning up after... More
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