Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales
Located on the highest hill (by Florida standards) in Central Florida, the Bok Singing Tower is surrounded by a sanctuary of beautiful landscaped gardens.
A reflection pool provides guests with one of the most memorable experiences in the Gardens. Its location catches the reflection of the Tower and is one of the first images that visitors see upon entering the Gardens.
There is a gift shop and cafe on the grounds. Bok Tower Gardens is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5 to 12, with children under age 5 admitted free. >Photo Tour
Cypress Gardens
Winter Haven
Cypress Gardens will blended its storied past with thrilling new adventures when it re-opened November 2004 as Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Guests again encounter nature at its most glorious in the historic botanical gardens as they stroll along the boardwalk over a magnificent sea of vibrant flowers as Southern Belles grace the landscape.
Cypress Gardens has once again become "The Water Ski Capital of the World," with gravity-defying water-ski shows and new adventures are around every corner with 37 exciting rides, including four roller coasters and the world's tallest spinning rapids ride.
A trip to this historical garden attraction may never be the same as guests will enjoy a dazzling line-up of daily shows, including an all new ice-skating extravanganza and more than 40 all-star concerts and spectacular seasonal events.
New to the park in 2008 is the Festival of Flowers beginning in late February through the end of March. Check the website for other special events, dates, hours, special admission and annual passport information.
Epcot
Walt Disney World Resort
The entire Disney World Resort is always ablaze with colorful flowers and lush landscaping, but special effort goes into the preparation for Epcot's annual garden festival.
Blooming bulbs, colorful gardens, and topiaries spring up during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival each April to June. The festival also features presentations by horticultural experts plus special musical fun.
The festival busts at the seams with new and bigger displays each year and often includes Floating Gardens, Terrific Trees, Florida Dooryard Gardens and Power of Flowers. For budding gardeners, the Kids Garden features story telling and favorite character topiaries from Disney films.
The festival fun always continues into the evening with the "Flower Power" concert series, which rocks with popular groups.
Regular Disney/Epcot admission and park hours apply.
Fairchild Tropical Garden
Coral Gables (Miami)
One of the world's preeminent botanic gardens, visitors to Fairchild Tropical Garden will enjoy an extensive collection of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. The 83-acre Garden is among South Florida's most popular visitor attractions.
The Garden is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for senior citizens 65 and older, and $10.00 for children ages 6-17. Garden members and children under five are admitted free.
Flamingo Gardens
Davie
Sixty-acres of beautiful gardens showcasing rare, exotic, and native plants provide an historical view into Florida's botanical past.
Guests to Flamingo Gardens can enjoy the Wray Botanical Collection of citrus groves, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, xeriscape garden, and a tropical plant house. The citrus collection includes all known types of commercial and ornamental varieties.
Visitors can tour a "free-flight" aviary, the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Historic Wray Home. Also enjoy a close-up view of natural habitats for river otters, flamingos, alligators, iguana, and birds of prey.
Flamingo Gardens is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $17.00 for adults, and $8.50 for ages 4-11. The tram tour is $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 4-11. Ages 3 and under are admitted and ride free.
