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In April of 2021, we did something everyone should do at least once a year: Mark and I took a Staycation for the first time in many years. This means we took five days off of work and planned nothing. We woke each day and decided on a local adventure or to do nothing besides being home with no significant obligations. One of our local adventures was our first visit to Bok Tower Gardens.
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Bok Tower Gardens is a 250-acre contemplative garden and bird sanctuary atop Iron Mountain, north of Lake Wales, Florida, United States. There is almost too much to see on just one trip, and we look forward to returning to see it during different seasons.
Yes – despite what people think, Florida does have seasons! They are distinct and delayed compared to what we are used to in Ohio. Our trees still change colors and lose their leaves, and it does get cold – I’m a giant baby when I’m used to 90+ degrees every day all year, and then it drops into the 40s. Plus, our northern counties do see frost, and even further in North Florida, they do get snow occasionally!
I digress… Look at the photos I took of this beautiful place in April 2021.
There are so many beautiful things to see and areas to explore – You can plan a visit with a complete guide here. Of course, our first stop was the Tower, and we listened to the Carillon Music and fed the koi in the ponds; we walked through The Gardens, The Pinewood Estate, Hammock Hollow, and the Nature Trails.
After wandering around for several hours, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch and wine flight at the BLUE PALMETTO CAFÉ, taking in the sights and sounds.
Like everything in Florida – we exited through the gift shop and wanted to buy everything! They even sell many of the plants you see around the gorgeous grounds – it’s very inspiring.
We highly recommend visiting if you are ever in the Tampa or Orlando area! Bok Tower is full of fantastic History, and we highly recommend checking it out – we can’t wait to go back and see what else there is to discover! Check them out on Facebook and Instagram!
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Gorgeous place!