Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Lake Wales February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Lake Wales Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Wales.dx8513)[Hotels in Lake Wales](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Wales-Hotels.d8513.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Wales](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Wales.d8513.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lake Wales Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Wales.d8513.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Wales Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Wales.d8513.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Lake Wales, FL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lake Wales Types of activities [Lake Wales travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Wales.dx8513) ![The Dixie Walesbuilt Hotel from 1926 resides today, abandoned but in some state of rehabilitation in downtown Lake Wales, Florida. The hotel was said to be a favorite of the infamous Al Capone because of its extensive network of underground tunnels that exist to this day. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8513/2d7db4f9-f25f-4a54-a18b-6318ac9d02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Dixie Walesbuilt Hotel from 1926 resides today, abandoned but in some state of rehabilitation in downtown Lake Wales, Florida. The hotel was said to be a favorite of the infamous Al Capone because of its extensive network of underground tunnels that exist to this day. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8513/2d7db4f9-f25f-4a54-a18b-6318ac9d02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The 205 foot Neo-gothic 'singing tower' houses a 60-bell carillon – one of about 185 carillons in North America. Designed by Milton B. Medary, he was awarded in 1929 the American Institute of Architects gold medal for this design. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154227/86836c40-9c9b-4ca4-a046-985a14c23032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark, contemplative garden, and bird sanctuary located north of Lake Wales, Florida, It consists of a 250-acre garden and the 205-foot Singing Tower with its carillon bells.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154227/f9e46d15-62c8-47b3-8c05-53a4de13dc14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rodtrippin Bok Tower Botanical Gardens #boktower #fortwalesfl ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154227/7ff1a244-391b-4a7f-a457-7c2d706eb965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Lake Wales Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lake Wales has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Lake Wales is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lake Wales to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Lake Wales Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lake Wales. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lake Wales attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Lake Wales | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Central Florida River Country Water Park Adventure Pass](/things-to-do/central-florida-river-country-water-park-adventure-pass.a50725893.activity-details): CA $28 | | Top 5 things to do | [Central Florida River Country Water Park Adventure Pass](/things-to-do/central-florida-river-country-water-park-adventure-pass.a50725893.activity-details)[LEGOLAND Florida FasTrack Pass](/things-to-do/legoland-florida-fastrack-pass.a51125756.activity-details)[Central Florida Half-Day Private Birding Activity - 2 person max](/things-to-do/central-florida-half-day-private-birding-tour-2-person-max.a3915287.activity-details)[Ladies Luncheon Pontoon Tour (Gentleman welcome)](/things-to-do/day-drinking-pontoon-tour-with-lunch-stop.a49191526.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Central Florida River Country Water Park Adventure Pass](/things-to-do/central-florida-river-country-water-park-adventure-pass.a50725893.activity-details)[Ladies Luncheon Pontoon Tour (Gentleman welcome)](/things-to-do/day-drinking-pontoon-tour-with-lunch-stop.a49191526.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lake Wales --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Wales ![The 205 foot Neo-gothic 'singing tower' houses a 60-bell carillon – one of about 185 carillons in North America. Designed by Milton B. Medary, he was awarded in 1929 the American Institute of Architects gold medal for this design. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154227/86836c40-9c9b-4ca4-a046-985a14c23032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bok Tower Gardens Bok Tower Gardens is just one of the places to see in Lake Wales, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Bok-Tower-Gardens-Lake-Wales.d6154227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spanish moss hanging from trees at Lake Kissimmee Park, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185557/58de71a6-0289-48dd-925c-08d7fdc9ed7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Kissimmee State Park You can take time to visit Lake Kissimmee State Park during your travels to Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Kissimmee-State-Park-Lake-Wales.d6185557.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652799/4e5db068-895f-44d3-b465-70fcf556611e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Hotel Find out about the history of Lake Wales when you take a trip to Grand Hotel. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Grand-Hotel-Lake-Wales.d553248621532652799.Vacation-Attraction) #### Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides Enjoy an outing to Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides during your stay in Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Camp-Macks-River-Resort-Airboat-Rides-Lake-Wales.d553248621532653139.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eagle Ridge Mall You can search for that perfect souvenir at Eagle Ridge Mall during your stay in Lake Wales. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Eagle-Ridge-Mall-Lake-Wales.d6128458.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mountain Lake Enjoy a round of golf in Lake Wales at Mountain Lake. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Lake-Lake-Wales.d553248621532652806.Vacation-Attraction) #### Jump Florida Skydiving Catch an event at Jump Florida Skydiving during your trip to Lake Wales. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Jump-Florida-Skydiving-Lake-Wales.d553248621532652818.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Wailes Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wailes during your travels in Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Wailes-Lake-Wales.d874556235092041728.Vacation-Attraction) #### Buster Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buster Island during your travels in Lake Wales. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Buster-Island-Lake-Wales.d874555201311457280.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Lake Wales ![Swamp Boardwalk Scenery in Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191/81044906-49fc-48d0-8f59-63a8c9db1171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Avon Park ![Winter Haven showing rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7464/a00f555f-1771-4135-ad57-834cb1a10a56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Winter Haven ![Lake Eva Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8247/c0e63839-c8ee-43dd-8366-9274ac1721a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haines City ![River Ranch which includes land animals and horse riding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127520/366ba808-624b-45e6-89bb-6cc31ca0137d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### River Ranch ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Wales worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Lake Wales? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Lake Wales? ### Is three days enough to stay in Lake Wales? ### What are some activities to do in Lake Wales with kids? > - [Central Florida River Country Water Park Adventure Pass](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/central-florida-river-country-water-park-adventure-pass.a50725893.activity-details) > - [Ladies Luncheon Pontoon Tour (Gentleman welcome)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-drinking-pontoon-tour-with-lunch-stop.a49191526.activity-details) ### What to do in Lake Wales for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Lake Wales? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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