About Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens is a 250-acre garden and bird sanctuary in Lake Wales, about 60 miles south of Orlando. The centerpiece is the 205-foot neo-Gothic Singing Tower, which houses a 60-bell carillon that plays daily concerts. The gardens were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929.
The Singing Tower and Carillon
The Singing Tower is clad in pink and gray Georgia marble with ornate Art Deco carvings. The 60-bell carillon plays automated concerts at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM daily, with live recitals on select days. Visitors can sit on the surrounding lawn and listen to the bells echo across Iron Mountain, one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula at 298 feet above sea level.
Gardens and Trails
The gardens feature over 1,000 species of plants arranged in themed garden rooms including a reflection pool, fern grotto, and endangered plant garden. Nature trails wind through pine woodland and scrub habitat. The Pinewood Estate, a 1930s Mediterranean-style mansion, is open for tours with a separate admission fee.
Group Visits
BusBrother transports groups to Bok Tower Gardens for garden club outings, school field trips, and senior group day trips. The gardens offer group rates for parties of 15 or more. The peaceful setting makes it ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a break from theme park crowds.
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