You had Octoberfest, dusty, no parking. I am from Germany expected a wondereful kept grounds with some flowers and manicured. Maybe you have flowers other times a year, but I was not impressed. You should learn how to set up the booths, and tables to make it more appealing and professional.
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Lake Wales
171 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites, Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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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...
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Owner description:
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 Pinewood Estate mansion to catch a glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of the 1930s. Around the Gardens the curious will find secret garden paths, picture rubbing posts as well as three geocache locations!
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Lakeland, Florida
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Tampa, Florida, United States
1 review
I have been wanting to visit Bok Tower for a couple of years now. My mother visited there as a young adult. The tower is beautiful. The gardens are lovely and the little museum is educational. I enjoyed it immensely and would visit again.
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Poinciana, Florida
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Bok Tower is one of the finest botanical gardens around. It's worth visiting and walking around. It has a more natural feel than many, and the plant quality is excellent.
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Bok Tower is a wonderful and peacful place to go to relax and enjoy the day. My favorite part of the nature trial is the sun dial. Here you stand on a certain place and your body becomes the human sun dial and can tell almost to the minute the correct time of day. It is pretty amazing. The gift...
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I first went to the Bok Tower Gardens with my aunt when I was 12...second trip now at 52 and it is just as beautiful in its natural simplicity. From the flowers and plants, to the natural music of the breeze and the bells, to the awe-inspiring tower, it is a wonderful change from the lights and loud-speakers and artificially...
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Brandon, Florida
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The place is definitely good and if the weather is right you would feel relaxed after a few hours there. It is however, what you make of it.
A family with children would have a large area with winding inclined paths and a wide flat are on top of the hill to enjoy each other's company. If one is interested...
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Gainesville, Florida
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The gardens are lovely and so peaceful! We did not purchase tickets to go into the mansion on the grounds, but I don't feel like this detracted from our visit in any way. Definitely go on the weekends when you can hear a live carillon concert - it is amazing!
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Haines City, Florida
2 reviews
A jewel of Central Florida! Bok Tower Gardens is a very peaceful find, with beautiful gardens and a very laid back atmosphere. A must see for anyone in the area!
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Chester, nova scotia
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These gardens are beautiful and the tower is amazing. Staff were so helpful starting us off with a brief video of the history of Bok Tower. The carillon bells play for 5 minutes every half hour and there are 2 thirty minute shows every day too. You can stroll through the numerous paths, sit quietly by the ponds or explore...
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Naples, Florida
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If you are looking for a great place to take the family then this is it. The gardens are amazing, you will not be let down.
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