Lake Wales

Lake Wales is a small city in eastern Polk County, Florida. The city is in the middle of a long, narrow region known as the Lake Wales Ridge. The Lake Wales Ridge was the first part of the Florida Peninsula to rise above sea level, beginning as a series of small sandy islands not unlike the Florida Keys today. It is a unique environment from its surrounding and home to several endemic species, such as the gopher tortoise and scrub jay. The city of Lake Wales lies at the southern foot of Iron Mountain—the second-highest point on the Florida Peninsula at 295 ft (90 m)—and is home to famous Bok Tower Gardens and its Singing Tower. Near the center of town lies Lake Wailes. The city is small, but

Kathryn's Christian Books, Gifts, Coffee, Ice Cream

All About Antiques

Good Shepherd Thrift Shop

Inglenook Antiques & Collectibles

Tractor Supply Co.

Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market

Antiques & Oddities

R & S Upholstery Services

Yesterday's Treasures

Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe

Markets and independent shops in Lake Wales