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 and Winter Haven 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. LKLDArts.org is also a great resource for Arts & Culture events taking place in Lakeland.
Polk Theatre
Historic Polk Theatre was built in 1928 and features an annual live performing arts series…
Address: 121 S. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 682-7553
info@polktheatre.orgLakeland 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
Homeland Heritage Park
This unique park is home to several original structures from 19th century pioneer life in…
Address: 249 Church Ave.
Homeland, FL 33847
Phone: 863-534-3766
L.B. Brown House Museum
Former slave, L.B. Brown, built this house turned museum in 1892. Guided tours of the…
Address: 470 L.B. Brown Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 330-3122
lbbrownmuseum@yahoo.comLakeland Symphony Orchestra
Experience The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra on stage, in galleries and in various other locations throughout…
Address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: (863) 688-3743
info@lkldsymphony.orgLakeland Community Theatre
The Lakeland Community Theatre presents five high-quality main stage productions, three youth theatre productions, classes,…
Address: 121 S. Lake Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 603-7529
boxofficelct@gmail.comFlorida Dance Theatre
Polk County’s only professional dance company and training school. The company presents three major performances…
Address: 305 W. Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 802-0399
info@floridadancetheatre.orgLake Wales History Museum
Lake Wales History Museum features permanent exhibits from Lake Wales history, its industries, a railroad…
Address: 325 S Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: (863) 676-1759
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
info@boktowergardens.org
