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Bok Tower Gardens
Garden, Park, and Monument
Mountain Lake, Lake Wales
"carillon music around the Singing Tower."(3 Tips)
"Very Serene"(3 Tips)
"Worth visiting Pinewood Estate during your visit, as well."(2 Tips)
"picnic and enjoy the music and gardens."(5 Tips)
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Madeline RamosFebruary 4, 2016I love this place so much. I've been here like 3 times. So much nature. Lots to learn about flowers, trees and birds. The music tower is so relaxing. Wait for the concert. Enjoy.
Jim NovakJanuary 1, 2016My wife and just love the place such a beautiful place to spend the day gardens-tower-picnic area just the place to go for entire day five star on my chart
Mark BauerDecember 18, 2018Well worth the drive, the tower is an amazing sight make sure you make it for a carillon session.
Nicole JohnsonMarch 17, 2015Love this place. If you have a membership at Selby you get a discount. Don't leave without visiting Spook Hill...fun for kids. ;-)
SarkatshaDecember 13, 2015It is like stepping into a fantasy world. Very peaceful and chill. Walk, write, sketch & feed the fish!
- Bring a towel, a picnic or a snack, mosquito repellent, plus a good book... Then relax and take in the "Daily" carillon music around the Singing Tower. The gardens are gorgeous as well...
Duke KnutsonFebruary 3, 2017Beautiful with great walking paths. Tour guide was very good. Must see if you are anywhere near it
Larry ThomasDecember 27, 2015Beautiful gardens and music. Added bonus was a tour of the Pinewood Estate decorated for Christmas. Very interesting house built in 1932.
Doug WoodwardNovember 19, 2015Gardens, lots of interesting plants and animals plus the Tower is very unique.
Free electric car charging while you explore the gardens.
Roberta NovakDecember 23, 2015The video was very informative. See that before you go further. Make sure you see the home on the grounds.
Everything is awesome, friendly staff and volunteers, fabulous food in the cafe- Lisa KMay 1, 2010The Sunset Symphony they have here twice a year is amazing! A local orchestra plays a program, you bring your chairs and picnic and enjoy the music and gardens.
- Cari IglesiasJuly 7, 2012Very Serene, A great place to visit, weather it's a family outing, reading a book, or a picnic.
Brad MichaelMay 12, 2013The little diner they have has good food at a great value. Love having lunch here!
Bernadette DutchinSeptember 28, 2013This is a great place to remember what God did in 6 days. The beauty of nature.
James SimmsMarch 17, 2012Polk Chapter of FPRA is having Carillon Classic 5K here May26 to support George W. Harris Jr. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter!
Loretta LynnMarch 14, 2010Serene, rejuventating and great for singles, couples, families.Enjoy gardens, music and home tour.Terrific evening events.
- MicheleJune 14, 2010Beautiful gardens. Worth visiting Pinewood Estate during your visit, as well. $2 discount on the gardens for FL residents June 1 thru September 30.
Tim LingerFebruary 26, 2011Free cookie at the cafe just for showing your AAA card. No purchase required.
iamreffJanuary 14, 2010Leave yourself some time. Its not big but you will enjoy the gardens more if you are able to relax.
Mali KaliAugust 15, 2016مكان ممتع تعيش فيه الحياة الطبيعية باسجارها وطيورها وحتى الاسماك ومنسقة الخضره وهي اعلى قمة في اورلاندو وفيها برج من عام ١٩٢٩
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- 9.0
"Excellent place to visit. Historic house and gardens are on the property along with a visitor's center, store, and cafe."
Jrgts - 8.1
"Bok Tower Gardens is a great place to go to walk, meditate and picnic. Excellent day trip."
Christopher Nason - 7.5
"Everything...peaceful place...events throughout the year...good for all ages."
Cathy Hammel
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