Key Features:

• The Singing Tower: A 200-foot tower with a 60-bell carillon that plays music daily from its perch on one of Florida's highest points.


• Gardens: Meticulously designed landscapes with native and exotic plants, including wild gardens, pine forests, and a wetland boardwalk.


• El Retiro Estate: A beautiful Mediterranean-style mansion on the grounds, offering tours.


• Hammock Hollow Children's Garden: An interactive nature play area for kids.


• Outdoor Kitchen & Edible Garden: A space for culinary and agricultural education.

Visitor Amenities:

Includes a cafe, gift shop, and museum.

History:

Founded by Dutch-American publisher Edward W. Bok in the 1920s as a gift to the American people, inspired by his desire to create beauty and peace. The gardens were designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

What to Expect:

• Peaceful strolls and nature observation, with wildlife like herons and wood ducks.


• Daily carillon concerts from the Singing Tower.


• Educational experiences for all ages, ranging from history to horticulture.

Bok Tower Gardens offers a unique blend of art, nature, and history, making it a popular destination for relaxation and enrichment between Tampa and Orlando.

What to Expect:
Peaceful strolls, nature observation (wildlife like herons, wood ducks).
Daily carillon concerts from the Singing Tower.
Educational experiences for all ages, from history to horticulture.