Bok Tower Gardens
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Spectacular! By far the most beautiful, unique, peaceful, scenic gardens I've been to in this country. Tower carillon performances are magical. We lucked out and visited on Oct. 17th, Boktoberfest, when admission was free but the usual $10 entrance cost is well worth it. We brought a picnic and found a secluded spot to enjoy it. Lots of open space for kids to run and play. Plenty of park benchs throughout so don't worry about finding a place to relax. This place calls to the artist's heart. I could happily fritter away a day with a good book, under a tree near the tower. It's all uphill terrain from the entrance, through the trails/paths to the tower. Except for a few yards of paved paths near the entrance the rest are dirt covered in bark chips. Motorized scooters, wheel chairs and strollers can handle them. Rental motorized scooters at the park cost about $26 for, I think, six hours (also rent for shorter blocks of time) but are large...look like small four wheelers with oversized tires and might be a bit much to handle for some. Seems like everything in the gift shop was made in China....disappointing. Cafe there offered appealing salads/sandwiches/wine etc. at reasonable prices. I've lived on the Treasure Coast for about three years and had not heard of this place...glad to have finally discovered it. Open every day but Christmas....very convenient. Don't forget your camera! Time flies here....very easy to arrive at opening and stay til they make you leave. Looking forward to going back during the Christmas season and touring Pinewood Manor which will be decorated for the holidays and is on Bok Tower Gardens property. As for the staff....with the exception of just a few....they seemed like a bunch of grumpy old people. All in all, though nothing's perfect, this place came close in my book.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 21 2009
I love Bok Tower and On April 18, 2009 I My husband and I had our fairy tale wedding here! The staff is very helpful and if you have never been it is BEAUTIFUL! The cost of our wedding package was 1395.00 and that includes the dressing room and they set upthe chairs for your guests for you! If you just wanted to go for the day the last time I went it was only 10.00 per person. Lovely carillon bells! Large fish is water surrounding the tower! Please note that they DO NOT allow you to go in the tower for fire code and safety reasons, but don't let that put a damper on a lovely day!
Reviewed by: Tiffany from on Aug 18 2009
The gardens were large, quite and full of various plants and blooming flowers. You can walk around or just hang out on the lawn. I loved it and will go again!
Reviewed by: amanda from on Feb 16 2009
After reading the review by the person who wanted to take some better photos I felt compelled to mention that we also had poor interaction with some of the employees at the garden. This was back around 1999 but it sounds like some things have not changed.
Reviewed by: A. from on Oct 03 2008
My fiance` and I got engaged at Bok Tower about a month and a half ago. The experience was wonderful. The gardens were beautiful, the people were helpful and friendly...everything went perfectly.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 30 2008
is you like to be in touch with nature this is the place, peaceful, no rush, no to many peoples, we visit this place several time is lovely, also the mass for easter is very nice, we also recomend leu gardens in orlando ,fl
Reviewed by: gloria from on Mar 23 2008
This beautiful sanctuary will always be a very special place to me. This valentines day my boyfriend took me here and proposed (I had told him about my visit as a child and he remembered :.) The garden is about as close as you can come to heaven on earth. There are breathtaking sights around every corner. It is absolutely the most serene, tranquil, romantic place in Florida. Very well worth the drive from Orlando...must see to appreciate!!
Reviewed by: Sarah from on Feb 28 2008
As newcomers to Florida, we were lucky enough to have neighbors that have visited before and asked us to join them in a trip to Lake Wales to visit the Bok Sanctuary. We loved the beauty of the plants,the flowers, the wonderful view at the point and most of all the breathtaking Bok tower. The detail work and beautiful coloring of the tower are just spectacular. We visited the gift shop and of course had to take home some sovenirs.
Reviewed by: Marie from on Feb 11 2008
Bok Tower is a wonderful place to go if you are looking for a quiet. inspirational place to go for the day. Even though it was winter, the place was beautifully kept.
Reviewed by: Bob from on Feb 08 2006
This was such a peaceful, gorgeous place. The flowers are absolutely amazing and the whole atmosphere is wonderful. We live about 40 minutes away, but if I lived closer, I would definitely purchase the annual pass and go here just to walk, picnic, etc. Definitely worth your time and quite inexpensive, too.
Reviewed by: Jen from on Jan 30 2006
Lush Gardens, High Tower
Back to Bok Tower Gardens
Spectacular! By far the most beautiful, unique, peaceful, scenic gardens I've been to in this country. Tower carillon performances are magical. We lucked out and visited on Oct. 17th, Boktoberfest, when admission was free but the usual $10 entrance cost is well worth it. We brought a picnic and found a secluded spot to enjoy it. Lots of open space for kids to run and play. Plenty of park benchs throughout so don't worry about finding a place to relax. This place calls to the artist's heart. I could happily fritter away a day with a good book, under a tree near the tower. It's all uphill terrain from the entrance, through the trails/paths to the tower. Except for a few yards of paved paths near the entrance the rest are dirt covered in bark chips. Motorized scooters, wheel chairs and strollers can handle them. Rental motorized scooters at the park cost about $26 for, I think, six hours (also rent for shorter blocks of time) but are large...look like small four wheelers with oversized tires and might be a bit much to handle for some. Seems like everything in the gift shop was made in China....disappointing. Cafe there offered appealing salads/sandwiches/wine etc. at reasonable prices. I've lived on the Treasure Coast for about three years and had not heard of this place...glad to have finally discovered it. Open every day but Christmas....very convenient. Don't forget your camera! Time flies here....very easy to arrive at opening and stay til they make you leave. Looking forward to going back during the Christmas season and touring Pinewood Manor which will be decorated for the holidays and is on Bok Tower Gardens property. As for the staff....with the exception of just a few....they seemed like a bunch of grumpy old people. All in all, though nothing's perfect, this place came close in my book.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 21 2009
I love Bok Tower and On April 18, 2009 I My husband and I had our fairy tale wedding here! The staff is very helpful and if you have never been it is BEAUTIFUL! The cost of our wedding package was 1395.00 and that includes the dressing room and they set upthe chairs for your guests for you! If you just wanted to go for the day the last time I went it was only 10.00 per person. Lovely carillon bells! Large fish is water surrounding the tower! Please note that they DO NOT allow you to go in the tower for fire code and safety reasons, but don't let that put a damper on a lovely day!
Reviewed by: Tiffany from on Aug 18 2009
The gardens were large, quite and full of various plants and blooming flowers. You can walk around or just hang out on the lawn. I loved it and will go again!
Reviewed by: amanda from on Feb 16 2009
After reading the review by the person who wanted to take some better photos I felt compelled to mention that we also had poor interaction with some of the employees at the garden. This was back around 1999 but it sounds like some things have not changed.
Reviewed by: A. from on Oct 03 2008
My fiance` and I got engaged at Bok Tower about a month and a half ago. The experience was wonderful. The gardens were beautiful, the people were helpful and friendly...everything went perfectly.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 30 2008
is you like to be in touch with nature this is the place, peaceful, no rush, no to many peoples, we visit this place several time is lovely, also the mass for easter is very nice, we also recomend leu gardens in orlando ,fl
Reviewed by: gloria from on Mar 23 2008
This beautiful sanctuary will always be a very special place to me. This valentines day my boyfriend took me here and proposed (I had told him about my visit as a child and he remembered :.) The garden is about as close as you can come to heaven on earth. There are breathtaking sights around every corner. It is absolutely the most serene, tranquil, romantic place in Florida. Very well worth the drive from Orlando...must see to appreciate!!
Reviewed by: Sarah from on Feb 28 2008
As newcomers to Florida, we were lucky enough to have neighbors that have visited before and asked us to join them in a trip to Lake Wales to visit the Bok Sanctuary. We loved the beauty of the plants,the flowers, the wonderful view at the point and most of all the breathtaking Bok tower. The detail work and beautiful coloring of the tower are just spectacular. We visited the gift shop and of course had to take home some sovenirs.
Reviewed by: Marie from on Feb 11 2008
Bok Tower is a wonderful place to go if you are looking for a quiet. inspirational place to go for the day. Even though it was winter, the place was beautifully kept.
Reviewed by: Bob from on Feb 08 2006
This was such a peaceful, gorgeous place. The flowers are absolutely amazing and the whole atmosphere is wonderful. We live about 40 minutes away, but if I lived closer, I would definitely purchase the annual pass and go here just to walk, picnic, etc. Definitely worth your time and quite inexpensive, too.
Reviewed by: Jen from on Jan 30 2006
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