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Escape to the unforgettable landscapes found only at  Bok Tower Gardens, voted Florida’s “Best Garden” by readers of Florida Monthly Magazine – a “must see Florida attraction” centrally located between Tampa and Orlando! Discover and explore the breathtaking sights found around every corner of the meandering garden paths.

Best of all – there are no lines to wait in! This truly is a place where you can find time to sit back, relax and enjoy nature’s show.

A Place For Everyone!

Bok Tower Gardens is a place that has something for everyone! Here you can 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.

Tucked away throughout the Gardens the curious will find secret garden paths, picture rubbing posts as well as three geocache locations!

Children can borrow one of our Discovery Back Packs which is filled with books and activities to enjoy throughout the Gardens or find your way around with our Garden Hunt.

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Hours

Bok Tower Gardens is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with last admission at 5 p.m. The Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café and Tower & Garden Gift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Singing Tower carillon bells can be heard every half-hour and daily concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. General admission tickets are good for one day only and do not include admission to specially ticketed events.

Pinewood Estate Historic Home Tour

Pinewood Estate will be open to self-guided tours Monday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from the Entrance Gate and Visitor Center Information Desk. Tickets can also be purchased at the Pinewood Estate front door (cash or checks only).

Pinewood will be closed all day January 2 – 13.

Directions

From Orlando, Take I-4 West
From Tampa, Take I-4 East

From I-4, East or West:
Take Exit 55 and proceed south on U.S. Highway 27 for approximately 23 miles. Proceed two traffic lights past Eagle Ridge Mall. Turn left on Mountain Lake Cut Off Road. At the caution light, turn right (south) onto County Road 17 (also known as Scenic Highway). Proceed on CR 17 for 3/4 miles. Turn left (east) onto Burns Avenue (also known as County Road 17-A). Proceed on Burns Avenue for 1.3 miles. On your left you’ll see a main entrance sign to Bok Tower Gardens. Turn left and proceed to the entrance gate.

From Highway 60 East or West:
Go to Lake Wales and proceed north on U.S. Highway 27. Turn right on Mountain Lake Cutoff Road. At the caution light, turn right (south) onto County Road 17 (also known as Scenic Highway). Proceed on CR 17 for 3/4 miles. Turn left (east) onto Burns Avenue (also known as County Road 17-A). Proceed on Burns Avenue for 1.3 miles. On your left you’ll see a main entrance sign to Bok Tower Gardens. Turn left and proceed to the entrance gate.

From Vero Beach, Take Highway 60 West:
Go to Lake Wales. At Buck Moore Road (the intersection just past WalMart), turn North (right) onto Buck Moore Road (also known as 17-B). You’ll turn between SunTrust and Walgreen’s. Proceed approximately 1.3 miles. At the stop light, turn West (left) onto County Road 17-A (also called Burns Ave.). Proceed on CR 17-A approximately .7 mile to the entrance of Bok Tower Gardens on your right.

Carillon Concerts

Half-hour concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. daily; with brief carillon selections throughout the day beginning at 9 a.m. Hour-long “Moonlight Concerts” are performed monthly in the light of the full moon January through April. The carillon also performs during the May Concert Under the Stars and the November Sunset & Symphony concert.

Group Rates

Group rates are available with pre-registration of a minimum of 20 people. For more information call the Group Sales Representative at (863) 734-1222 or e-mail programs@boktower.org.

Pets

If you plan to visit Bok Tower Gardens, please be aware that pets are not allowed in the gardens. A shaded, open-air pet pen with water is available for a nominal fee. Limited indoor arrangements can be made for small pets. Contact the Tower & Garden Gift Shop for more information at (863) 678-1159 or e-mail giftshop@boktower.org.

Wheelchairs and Mobility Carts

We highly encourage our visitors to bring their own wheelchair or mobility cart to the Gardens. We have several mobility carts for rent for $10 per hour, $30 per half day and $60 for a full day. Mobility carts are only available on a first come first served basis.

Children’s Activities

Families visiting the Gardens can check out a Reading Backpack free of charge at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. By leaving a driver’s license to hold the backpack, children can choose one of the three available themed backpack. Each storytime backpack contains books, puppets and a blanket for sitting. While we recommend that all small children use a stroller, there are a limited numbers of strollers available on a first-come, first-served basis in the gift shop.