Experts' Choice Award Bok Tower Gardens
What the experts agree on
This 250-acre National Historic Landmark offers peaceful gardens and nature trails far from theme park crowds, crowned by a historic bell tower with twice-daily carillon concerts and early-20th-century Olmsted-designed landscaping.
Fodor's "This appealing sanctuary of plants, flowers, trees, and wildlife has been something of a local secret for years." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This 250-acre National Historic Landmark features beautiful gardens, twice-daily carillon concerts, the Mediterranean-style Pinewood Estates (circa 1930s) and a garden cafe." Full review
Where "This gorgeous 250-acre National Historic Landmark sits on peninsular Florida’s highest point and features Olmsted-designed landscaped gardens crowned with a majestic bell tower." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Bok Tower Gardens consists of 250 acres of beautifully kept parkland that contains it own nature trail and bird sanctuary. It’s a welcome retreat from the clamor of the theme parks." Full review
Frommer's "They’re genuinely tranquil and among the best surviving remnants of early-20th-century philanthropic privilege. " Full review
