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Spook Hill - Science or just plain Spooky
Godwit Says: Let me start by saying that cars do appear to roll uphill at Lake Wales. Drive until the white line, put your car in neutral and just have fun watching your car move up hill. We tried to crack the mystery by going down and up hill quite a few times and then we just did it...
doug48 Says: the rhodesbilt arcade was built by jesse rhodes in 1920 during the florida land boom. the rhodesbilt arcade is listed on the national register of historic places. today the arcade houses several retail stores and offices. an interesting building to check out when in downtown...
Native Animals and Botanical Garden
grandmaR Says: When we first visited Bok Tower, one of the things I remember best about it was seeing wood ducks swimming in the reflecting pond. This time, all we saw were the mute swans (photo 4). There IS a new Florida Natives Exhibit which features a series of "native"species of...
cypress gardens ( now legoland)
doug48 Says: cypress gardens was a botanical garden planted by dick and julie pope in 1936. cypress gardens is one of florida's oldest tourist attractions. from the 1930's to the 1970's cypress gardens was known for it's water ski shows and it's costumed southern belles. several ester...
florida's natural citrus plant
doug48 Says: lake wales is home to the florida's natural citrus cooperative. the cooperative was established in 1933 and today has over 1000 members with 50,000 acres of citrus groves. in 1940 the coop licensed the donald duck image from walt disney and promoted the donald duck brand of...
KiKitC Says: The centerpiece of this wonderful sanctuary is the Bok Tower, standing 205 feet on top of the highest peninsular point in Florida. The tower was built during 1927 and 1928, for the private use of the Bok family. The structure is steel frame with brick walls and an outer...
KiKitC Says: Edward W. Bok, a Dutch immigrant that became a reknown author and editor, resided his winters in the area around Iron Mountain, the highest point in peninsular Florida. Here, he created a sanctuary for native birds and flora, with an impressive 250 foot bell tower, which...
doug48 Says: edward w. bok was a dutch immigrant who made his fortune as editor of the ladies home journal. in 1921 he purchased the largest hill in the lake wales ridge. he hired milton b. medary to design and build a late gothic revival carillon tower. he also hired frederick law...
grandmaR Says: I had photographs taken in 1967 (2nd photo) of Spook Hill which is a place where a car when placed in neutral will appear to roll up hill. It is a free activity.The sign was hard for us to find in 2007, and it is even harder to take a still picture of the car rolling up the...
doug48 Says: lake wales has a very nice historic district with numerous shops and restaurants. lake wales was developed during the 1920's florida land boom and has a number of historic buildings downtown. a nice place to visit and have lunch when in central florida. the attached web...
doug48 Says: when fredrick law olmsted jr. designed the gardens he added a reflection pool and a koi pond. the refection pond is to the north of the tower and when the light is right you can see a mirror image of the tower. the koi pond is located at the base of the tower. bok tried to...
doug48 Says: bok tower is located on a fifty acre hill that is surrounded by a beautiful garden and orange groves. the garden was designed by fredrick law olmsted jr. on the hill around the carillon tower 1000 oak trees were planted as well as 10,000 azaleas, 100 sabal palms, 300...
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N - Winter Haven
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2 Reviews and 408 Opinions the chalet suzanne country inn is one of the most unique inns in america. established 1931 it has an...
Cherry Pocket: Great "old Florida" atmosphere!!
Hoosierustraveler Says: This restaurant is in an old,old fish camp. Very rustic, old Florida feel/atmosphere. Varied menu also has history of place & some neat pictures. Can eat inside or out on the deck which has a separate bar. Very crowded on weekends and in Jan/Feb when all the snowbirds are...
tres jolie cafe: french in downtown
doug48 Says: tres jolie is a nice little cafe restaurant in downtown lake wales. they specialize in french cusine at moderate prices. there is nothing fancy about the decor, just good french food at a reasonable price. a nice place to have lunch when in lake wales.
sunlovey Says: This sleepy little town actually comes alive during it's annual Mardi Gras celebration. Expect an all-day affair downtown with a few rides for the kids, food vendors, crafts, local bands & live music. Around 3, expect a pretty darned good parade with floats, loud music,...
Lake Wales Art Show along the shore of Lake Wailes
sunlovey Says: One spring day each year Lake Wales hosts its annual art show along Lake Wailes... This is a nice event with hundreds of booths displaying fine arts, fine crafts, paintings, clay works, glass works, graphics, metal jewelry,sculpture, wood, mixed media,photography & fiber...
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Make sure you have good headwear...the sun is brutal throughout the gardens.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring PLENTY of bug sparay...they love the gardens too.
Photo Equipment: Bring your best lenses, telephoto too. Extra memory cards are a must and plenty of batteries.
Miscellaneous: There are fountains around with drinking water...but be smart, bring plenty.
Written Mar 23, 2008
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I am placing this under Off the Beaten Path, because there is so much to see in the gardens, that this spot seems to get overlooked for the beauty it provides. At the end of the trail, by a pond in a remote spot, sits this room with a tinted glass view. The gardens place feed out for the various birds and wildlife. Sit and relax and watch as nature goes about it's business, and offers you a peek. Sit and watch the birds come and go, alligators and snakes, and more.
We just sat for about an hour, my camera clicking away, getting closer to unsuspecting birds and wildlife...
Written Mar 23, 2008
Phone: 863-676-1408
Website: www.boksanctuary.org
Pinewood Gardens at Bok Towers
yooperprof Says: Pinewood is a depression-era mansion that was originally built for a Pittsburgh steel-magnate. I haven't been on a tour of the house, but the gardens are an interesting example of the Mediterranean landscape design. The grounds of the Bok Tower are located on what can...
While visiting Lake Wales, one...
bluegaelic Says: While visiting Lake Wales, one must visit Bok Tower Gardens, Spook Hill, Chalet Suzanne, the downtown area and take a stroll around Lake Walies Lake. Growing up in Lake Wales provided me with a sense of community and security. The town has a small town sense with a big town...
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Growing up in Lake Wales, Florida
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