Historic Bok Sanctuary

This is a great place to go locally that will get you away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a great place for the kids. There are squirrels, flowers and lots of open places for them to run. There is a picnic area and gift shop as well as a small snack area. There is a movie you can see about how Bok Tower came about. The reflecting pool is wonderful and it is stocked Koi in there for the kids to feed.

I have been to this place before and after Hurricane Charley. Sad to say, many trees and plants were lost to this storm. However, this is a beautiful and peaceful place to bring family (and out of towners) to see some of Florida's natural beauty. The Carillon bell tower is also something to see and hear. This place is at the highest point of Florida.

Bok Sanctuary offers beautiful gardens, walking trails, and picnic areas. My children enjoy coming up here to feed the squirrels and see the large goldfish by the tower itself. They also like to enjoy the freedom of running around the vast grassy areas and rolling down the grassy hills. The Easter Sunrise Service is an event not to be missed. It's simply breathtaking!