Timeline
10:00
Arrive at El Retiro. This historic residence offers a peaceful start to your day, away from the midday crowds.
10:45
Walk five minutes to Blue Palmetto Cafe for lunch. The American restaurant is open from 09:00 to 05:00, making it the perfect spot for a midday break.
11:30
Head to Bok Tower Gardens. Located just an eight-minute walk from the anchor, this historic site on Iron Mountain features 250 acres of botanical gardens and the iconic Singing Tower.
Local tip
The walk between El Retiro and the gardens is short and manageable. Blue Palmetto Cafe is the only food option listed nearby, so plan your lunch timing around its opening hours.
Check before you go
- Blue Palmetto Cafe is open 09:00-05:00.
- Check opening hours for Bok Tower Gardens and El Retiro before visiting.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lake Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).