Bok Tower Gardens
Reigning high above the Central Florida landscape – more than 200 feet high, in fact – Lake Wales’ world-famous art deco and neo-Gothic legend, Bok Tower Gardens, was a tourist attraction the day it opened in 1929. Built upon the highest elevation in peninsular Florida, guests can stroll in the shadow of the tower that houses a carillon – and instrument comprised of a series of bells played by a keyboard. Built on Iron Mountain, what was once a desolate sand hill was transformed into a 250-acre lush tropical landscape that is both a contemplative garden as well as a bird sanctuary.
Local Culture Tours
If architecture interests you, schedule a tour of the historic Wonder House in Bartow.
Lakeland Food Tours offer visitors a way to enjoy tastings from a smattering of popular local restaurants with the assistance of a local guide.
Local Artists & Art Galleries
Central Florida art galleries include traditional spaces like Lake Wales Arts Council and Polk State College Lakeland Art Gallery. Nontraditional spaces include Mitchell’s Coffee House in Lakeland–with a delicious latte that tastes just like an Almond Joy.
You can show off your own artistic skills at PicassoZ Art Café in Lakeland, where you can paint along, make your own pottery or arrange an event for any occasion.
Be sure to read about our Museums and Performing Arts scene.
Wonder House Historic Tours
Polk Museum of Art
One of the top-ten art museums in Central Florida, featuring educational programs, diverse exhibits and…
Address: 800 E. Palmetto St.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 688-7743 x223
Bok Tower Gardens
Historic Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark, features two hiking trails, 50 acres of…
Address: 1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: 863-676-1408
Lakeland Food Tours
To fill your mind, your belly and your heart in one walking food tour through…
Address:
Lakeland, FL
Phone: 863-279-0076
Lakeland Art Guild
A community of artists creating, supporting and contributing to the visual arts in Lakeland. The…
Address: P. O. Box 353
Lakeland, FL 33802
Phone: (863) 205-0345
African-American Heritage Museum
Learn about the importance of the African American historical legacy within the region of Central…
Address: 585 E. Summerlin St.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 800-6872
TheatreWorks Florida
TheatreWorks Florida is Polk County's only professional, award -winning theatre company. See popular theatrical musicals…
Address: 8 W. Palmetto St.
Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: (407) 340-0473
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
The Silver Moon has two screens usually showing first-run movies. Each screen has a double…
Address: 4100 New Tampa Hwy.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 682-0849
Frostproof Historical Museum
The Frostproof Historical Museum contains artifacts, books, photographs and other documents on the history of…
Address: 210 South Scenic Hwy
Frostproof, FL 33843
Phone: (863) 635-7865
