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Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL

1151 Tower Boulevard • Lake Wales, FL 33853

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A historic landmark boasting a 250-acre contemplative garden, a 205-foot tower and a bird sanctuary, Bok Tower Gardens gives visitors an up-close view of Florida’s beautiful wildlife and vegetation. This unique destination has attracted 23 million since 1929, inspiring artistic, cultural and spiritual enrichment from its Singing Tower carillon, Mediterranean-style mansion and lush gardens.

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Bok Tower Gardens offers visitors Florida's most abundant opportunities for aesthetic, cultural and personal enrichment.

The lush landscapes of the Olmsted gardens, the majesty and music of the Singing Tower with its 60-bell carillon, and the splendor of Pinewood Estate create an experience that inspires all who visit.

Bok Tower Gardens is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last admission at 5 p.m.

Bok Tower Gardens is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Last admission from the entrance gate is at 5 p.m. The Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café and Tower & Garden Gift Shop are open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with limited hours on holidays.*

Pinewood Estate will be closed the following dates. Subject to change without notice.
2017: April 21-23, October 20-22
Top floor closed: March 3-13, ticket price reduced to $3, pay upon arrival.
Operating Hours except blackout dates above
Summer: Open daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spring: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Best time to visit Pinewood Estate is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Estate busy hours are from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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DebT918

Derry Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

"100% you must visit!"

Reviewed July 06, 2025 NEW

Stunning, beautiful, spacious, well maintained and clean. Spent a glorious 4 hours here, wandering along the footpaths, sat listening to the Singing Tower and enjoying the views. The cafe was clean, service great, food freshly prepared. Loved my experience.

jamessL6102YN

"No Music!!"

Reviewed July 03, 2025 NEW

The setting and gardens are amazing. However, I came to hear the bells . The concert schedule for today was 1 &3pm. We drove 80 miles, toured the gardens, and timed our tour to hear the 1pm concert. 1 pm came and went and no bells, no concert!! We asked staff what happened, no answer, and just a shrug. I understand that July is when maintenance is scheduled, but this is July 4th week. If you're not going to adhere to the schedule, then post it on the website!!😡 Very Disappointed!!!

cruisingrightalong

Morristown, Tennessee

"Stop and listen!"

Reviewed June 02, 2025

I had visited this location as a child. So now 60 years later we went (and took hubby who hadn't ever been there.) Gorgeous! Yes we walked around for about 3 hours and enjoyed it all. Carillon playing of the bells was so inspiring. We stopped and listened each time they played. What a zen type of place! You might not know it but you need to stop and listen to the peace around you.

carolannj937

Germantown, New York

"Beautiful Gardens and Lovely Historic Carillon Tower"

Reviewed March 23, 2025

Bok Tower Gardens is a wonderful place to spend a peaceful day strolling among the beautiful flowers and listening to the lovely sound of the carillon bells. One may have a picnic or dine in the cafe while there. Visitors may also tour El Retiro, a historic home on the grounds for an additional fee. This was our second visit and we enjoyed seeing other flowers in bloom this time. The different varieties and colors of camellias were spectacular.

gaylemass

Indianapolis, Indiana

"Jewel in the midst of orange orchards."

Reviewed March 03, 2025

What a beautiful, serene place to visit! Lovely gardens and amazing bell tower. Concert given twice a day (1:00 and 3:00). Lovely resort house in the back to tour.

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