Exploring the Breathtaking Bok Tower Gardens (PART 1)
For the past seven years, Readers of this site have been able to enjoy weekly photo-reports covering all of Orlando's major theme parks and attractions. While those amazing places are undoubtedly still the focus of our site, there are many other wonderful attractions located around the Central Florida area that may not be as popular but that are equally as impressive and definitely worth visiting.
Today we'll accompany you inside Bok Tower Gardens, located in Polk County.
Today we'll accompany you inside Bok Tower Gardens, located in Polk County.
Guests can either purchase tickets to the gardens online or at the entrance of the parking lot (parking is free, so the shelter acts as a drive-through ticket booth). This is the actual entrance to the gardens:
Beautiful flowers adorn the walkways leading to the Welcome Center:
Plenty of new additions were recently introduced to Bok Tower Gardens:
Going through the entrance arch:
The Welcome Center includes a seating area, and information desk, a theater, and an exhibit:
The exhibit includes interesting details about the park's founder and the beautiful gardens:
Going back outside:
The Blue Palmetto Cafe' is the only full-sized restaurant Guests will find at the park:
This inspiring message welcomes Guests to the hub of the gardens:
These gardens are truly amazing. We love trees, so we fell in love with this place very quickly:
The famous tower that serves as the centerpiece of the park is incredibly impressive:
A tribute to Mr. Bok can be found before reaching the tower:
More trees and beautifully-maintained grassy areas surround the tower:
Getting closer:
The tower is located on one of the highest hills in the area!:
Beautiful 👍
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