Backroads To Bok Tower

There are quicker ways to get from Tampa to Lake Wales, but we believe scenic is always better. This route will give you some curvy roads, some country roads and a few stretches of highway. The destination, Bok Tower Gardens, is just as scenic as the ride with colorful gardens and a reflection pool surrounding a majestic 205-foot tall carillon tower with 60 bells. It's been a Florida landmark since 1929.

Road Name- Direction - Miles

1. Start at the Intersection of SR 60 and McMullen Booth Rd
2. SR 60/Gulf to Bay - East - 4.0 Miles
3. SR 50/Courtney Campbell - Straight - 7.8 Miles
4. Follow signs to I-275 St Petersburg
5. 1-275 - South - 36.6 Miles
6. Sunshine Skyway toll is $1.50 or use your SunPass
7. Exit 2/US 41 North - North - 28.6 Miles
8. Causeway Blvd - Left - 3.7 Miles
9. SR 60/Adamo Dr - Left - 0.7 Miles
10. Channelside Drive - Left - 0.7 Miles
11. Construction on the Woter Street Project may
12. require
13. some detours to get to Bayshore Blvd.
14. Traffic circle/Channelside - Right - 0.3 Miles
15. Union Station St - Right - 0.2 Miles
16. E Borein/e Cumberland - Straight - 0.5 Miles
17. Bayshore Blvd - Left - 4.4 Miles
18. W Gandy Blvd - Right - 12.6 Miles
19. US 19 North - Right - 1.6 Miles
20. CR 611/49th Street - Right - 6.6 Miles
21. Return to the Start