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Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours
Ollie #1 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
5 of 5 stars 383 reviews
Owner description: Visit the Headwaters to the Everglades, with 6 passenger airboat into marshlands and waters of the Kissimmee basin. View alligators big and small,...... more » Owner description: Visit the Headwaters to the Everglades, with 6 passenger airboat into marshlands and waters of the Kissimmee basin. View alligators big and small, birds in abundance and all the wildlife that lives here. Stories told, history, time for photos and laughter too. Be taken back in time to Florida's natural state, with NO HOMES TO VIEW on this trip, just nature as it should be, up close and personal. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  22.8 km from city centre
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Mild to Wild Airboat Tours
Ollie #2 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Owner description: Located on the beautiful Kissimmee River in Lake Wales Fl., we take you on a airboat ride thru the vast swamps and marshes of the Kissimmee River and...... more » Owner description: Located on the beautiful Kissimmee River in Lake Wales Fl., we take you on a airboat ride thru the vast swamps and marshes of the Kissimmee River and Dead River. We go where only a 6 passanger airboat would dare go. Come visit and see for yourself the true Florida. Captain Carl Johnson was born and raised in the swamp and knows all the good spots to visit. Call for your reservation today. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  22.4 km from city centre
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Bok Tower Gardens
Ollie #3 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4.5 of 5 stars 170 reviews
Owner description: Explore the landscaped gardens of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and one of Florida’s natural habitats on the Pine Ridge Trail. You can also discover the...... more » Owner description: Explore the landscaped gardens of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and one of Florida’s natural habitats on the Pine Ridge Trail. You can also discover the history of Edward W. Bok and the building of his 205 foot Singing Tower and tour the historic Pinewood Estate mansion to catch a glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of the 1930s. Around the Gardens the curious will find secret garden paths, picture rubbing posts as well as three geocache locations! « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
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Lake Wales Depot Museum & Cultural Center
Ollie #4 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Former railroad station transformed into a museum with railroad and local history items as well as a rotating collections. Fun and unexpected....... more » Owner description: Former railroad station transformed into a museum with railroad and local history items as well as a rotating collections. Fun and unexpected. DDonationscollection of items. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Jump Florida Skydiving
Ollie #5 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
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Lake Kissimmee State Park
Ollie #6 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  22.8 km from city centre
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Florida's Natural Visitor Center
Ollie #7 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
KICCO Wildlife Management Area
Ollie #8 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Spook Hill
Ollie #9 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
3 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Cars will coast uphill at this mysterious site.
Attraction type  Mysterious Sites
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Florida Skydiving Center
Ollie #10 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Downtown Main Street
Ollie #11 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Grand Hotel
Ollie #12 of 15 attractions in Lake Wales
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
Back Trail Adventures of Florida
Owner description: Guided Segway tours of Lake Kissimmee State Park are now offered through Back Trail Adventures of Florida. Tours are operated Saturday and Sunday...... more » Owner description: Guided Segway tours of Lake Kissimmee State Park are now offered through Back Trail Adventures of Florida. Tours are operated Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8:30A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged. « less
Attraction type  Segway Tours
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Mountain Lake
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Tiger Creek Preserve
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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