What to do and see in Lake Wales, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do

The best location for Florida’s first time skydivers! Jump Florida is the #1 choice for skydiving near Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando, FL. With locations in Plant City, and Lake Wales your first skydive is an easy drive away. Directions from your location can be found on our website.

Visit the Headwaters to the Everglades, with 6 passenger airboat into marshlands and waters of the Famous 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.

Located on the beautiful Kissimmee River in Lake Wales Fl. We take you on a airboat adventure 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. Our USCG Licensed Master Captains are NATIVE FLORIDIANS, who were born and raised in the swamp! We know all the good spots to visit, to see all wildlife. The headwaters of the Everglades have to offer! Call for your reservation today.

Our Central Florida Airboat Ride is approximately 1 hr to 1 hr & 15 minutes. The boat is set up where everyone has a great view. Ear protection is provided for everyone and we have life vests for the kids. Under 6 is required by law to wear. What to bring: recommend sunglasses and extra layer or jacket during cooler weather. Camera, plenty of opportunities so don't forget that! Capt. Kevin & Capt. Barrett are native Floridians, born and raised on Lake Kissimmee. The tour takes your group along the shoreline of the 3rd largest lake, through the back-water marshes and around a unique fresh water island. The boat is equipped with audio communication headsets.

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. Enjoy the all new Children's Garden, Edible Garden and Outdoor Kitchen and Wild Garden. Visitor Center includes exhibits on the life of Edward Bok and the Carillon. Enjoy a healthy meal at the Blue Palmetto Cafe and take home a memento from the Tower shop.

Adorable shop with over 50 flavors of chocolate, Jelly Belly jelly beans, custom made gift baskets and Candy Arrangements. A very nice assortment of gifts and personalized items too.

Created in 1976, the Lake Wales History Museum is housed in the former 1928 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad station, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is free to the public, offering self-guided tours of permanent exhibits with artifacts, images and documents in our permanent exhibit, changing exhibits, and train cars. Upon entry, visitors are given a boarding pass which identifies a specific Lake Wales pioneer to follow through their museum visit. Visitors learn about the natural history of the Lake Wales Ridge beginning with Florida’s native people to the development of Lake Wales’ railroad, industry and residents of the 20th century. Visitors can now hear over 80 stories of Lake Wales’ pioneers and history through our new audio tour launched in the summer of 2018. Guests may visit our newly restored 1926 Seaboard Air Line Railroad caboose, the 1916 office car and 1944 US Army locomotive engine.