1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, Florida 863-676-1408 A National Historic Landmark, the serene Historic Bok Sanctuary features a 205-foot, Gothic-style carillon tower, as well as a museum, beautiful landscape garden (commissioned by Edward W. Bok and designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted), picnic areas, a café and gift shop. Open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, the Historic Bok Sanctuary is located approximately 55 miles South of Orlando off State Road 60 between the Florida Turnpike and U.S. 27.
For more information about the Historic Bok Sanctuary, visit www.boksanctuary.org.
HISTORIC BOK SANCTUARY TRIVIA: The Historic Bok Sanctuary was dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929.
HISTORIC BOK SANCTUARY TIP: Talented carillonneurs from all over the world perform at the Historic Bok Sanctuary each February during the International Carillon Festival, one of only two carillon festivals held annually in North America.
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Call Today for Westgate’s Cyber Monday Deal! Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free!
Must stay 3 nights. Must book on Cyber Monday (November 28, 2011) only for travel thru December 21, 2012. Offer is subject to black-out dates and rate plan availability. Normal deposit and cancellation policies app...
Westgate Resorts: Cyber Monday Deal! Cyber Monday Deal Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free! Must stay 3 nights. Must book on Cyber Monday (November 28, 2011) only for travel thru December 21, 2012. Offer is subject to black-out dates and rate plan availability. Normal deposit and cancellation policies apply. Offer is valid for participating properties only. For more [...]
