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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Lake Wales

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lake Wales, Florida

Updated December 17, 2025
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Bok Tower Gardens

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

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Spook Hill

A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity.
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Cow Camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park

Time travel back to Florida's abundant cattle era.
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The Wonder House in 2014.

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Wonder House

Given just one more year to live, Conrad Schuck built his dream house in Bartow, Florida.
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Jack Browns Seaplane Base

The world's 2nd or 3rd or 4th busiest seaplane base.
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Grave of 'America's Oldest Man'

Charlie Smith was almost certainly not 137 years old when he died, but why let that get in the way of a great story?
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All of the restored planes are kept in pristine condition.

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Fantasy of Flight

The world's largest private aircraft collection.
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