Gorgeous Gardens

Day 1

Start the day with breakfast at Garden Bistro in downtown Lakeland. (863-686-3332)

Just a short walk away, tour Lakeland’s Hollis Garden in historic Lake Mirror Park, where more than 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs and shade trees flourish. (863-603-6280, closed Mondays)

Visit Lake Wales’ Bok Tower Gardens, where lush gardens surround the signature 205-foot tower housing a 60-bell carillon. Don’t miss the afternoon recital and the Window by the Pond nature observatory. Dine at the Blue Palmetto Cafe onsite. (863-676-1408)