This is a 157 acre woodland garden started by Edward W Bok, a Dutch immigrant, in 1929.
From their website http://www.boktower.org
'Visitors, strolling the many pathways leading to the Tower, enjoy seasonal blooms, friendly animals, and special events throughout the year. The Pine Ridge Preserve offers a one-mile trail where visitors may enjoy the rare plants and animals of Florida's ancient sandhill, as well as the more common longleaf pines and turkey oaks. Window By the Pond nature observatory gives a glimpse of daily life in a freshwater pond.
Pinewood Estate, a 20-room Mediterranean Revival-style villa, is open seasonally. Offering guided tours to the public, the estate stands as one of the finest examples of this type of architecture in the State of Florida.
Other facilities available include the Carillon Cafe, The Tower & Garden Gift Shop, the Education and Visitor Center, several picnic areas, public telephones, complimentary wheelchairs and strollers, rest rooms and rentable mobility vehicles. The Gardens and Pinewood Estate are accessible to visitors who are physically challenged.'
And it's only $6 for adults and $2 for the 5-12s!
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