Tag: Central Florida in Lake Wales

Historic Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark, features two hiking trails, 50 acres of gardens, the 20-room El Retiro Estate, and the 205-foot art deco and neo-Gothic Singing Tower carillon. Bok Tower Gardens has fascinated millions of Florida visitors since its opening in 1929. Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for artistic, cultural, personal, and spiritual enrichment when you tour the lush Read more...

Lake Wales History Museum will give you the inside track on this area’s history and heritage through exhibits set inside a building built by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1928. The Museum is just 4 miles from Bok Tower Gardens. Read more...

Lake Wales is known for its citrus groves, charming downtown, and iconic Singing Tower; however, the “Crown Jewel of the Ridge” also has an eerie side. The mystery of Spook Hill has fascinated generations. Cars parked at the bottom of the hill will defy gravity and seemingly roll uphill. This is a public road, so visit anytime. Read more...

For the truly adventurous, nothing gives you a rush quite like free-falling from a plane. Jump Florida Skydiving welcomes first-timers and experienced jumpers at their Lake Wales location. Read more...