Lake WalesBotanical Garden · $12–$40Day tripBok Tower GardensNational Historic Landmark garden on one of peninsular Florida’s highest points, centered on a 205-foot singing carillon tower with woodland paths, children’s gardens, and the historic El Retiro estate.View guide♡Save
LakelandUrban Park · FreeDay tripBonnet Springs ParkFree 168-acre urban nature park near downtown Lakeland with wetlands, gardens, a canopy walk, playgrounds, a treehouse, event lawns, Florida Children’s Museum, and shaded paths around Lake Bonnet.View guide♡Save
SarasotaBotanical Garden · $12–$40Day tripMarie Selby Botanical GardensBayfront Sarasota botanical garden renowned for orchids, bromeliads, tropical conservatories, art exhibitions, and immersive garden installations.View guide♡Save
OspreyHistoric Museum · $12–$40Day tripHistoric Spanish PointSelby Gardens’ Osprey campus combines Gulf Coast archaeology, pioneer homesteads, historic buildings, native landscapes, gardens, and waterfront walking paths.View guide♡Save
LakelandNature Preserve · FreeDay tripCircle B Bar ReservePremier free wildlife preserve near Lakeland with marsh and oak-hammock trails known for alligators, roseate spoonbills, bald eagles, and close views of Central Florida wetland habitats.View guide♡Save
