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Old 10-19-2015, 11:46 AM
 
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Wondering when is the best time of year to vist BT?
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Old 10-19-2015, 02:38 PM
 
Location: Central Florida
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Today or any day! Was just there yesterday for their Boktoberfest- always a fun time. The gardens are beautiful any time of year, but many people like to visit when the camillas and azaleas are blooming. Check their web site for all of their information, it's very helpful.
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Old 10-20-2015, 10:08 PM
 
Location: Greater Orlampa CSA
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Sounds like a fantastic spot, yet I haven't had the chance to visit. I would say during the nice weather season would be the most ideal time, (Late October to Early April is best bet), I heard Boktoberfest was awesome and wished I could attend. I know they are still finishing up the repairs in certain sections for next year, is that finished yet? I know that at this time of year, they have an actual Carillon show as opposed to simply a recording, though I don't if the sound is noticeably different. I do know that Christmas is an especially good time to visit as there are some impressive events there at that time. That's when I'm planning on spending a half day or so there.
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Old 10-21-2015, 10:01 AM
 
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Bok Tower is one of my favorite places in Florida! It is just about smack dab in the center of the peninsula, and is on the highest point in peninsular Florida (about 330' or thereabouts). The gardens are beautiful any time of year, but spring when the azaleas and camellias are blooming is wonderful, as is any time in fall when they have the Pinewood Estate mansion open to tour.

Here is the website:

https://boktowergardens.org/

A real piece of "old Florida" back in the days well before theme parks!

ETA: I have never been when there wasn't an actual "concert" by a real carillon player. We even met him earlier this year!
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Old 10-21-2015, 01:02 PM
 
Location: Greater Orlampa CSA
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Not sure, it just seemed to indicate on the website that they had one out there from October to April. Quite honestly I doubt it would make that much of a difference, I'm sure experience would be great either way.
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Old 10-21-2015, 02:22 PM
 
Location: Central Florida
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Yes, Pinewood Estate is great to tour during the winter when it's decorated for Christmas. It's an additional charge, but well worth it.
Proud to be members of the gardens and visit quite often!
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Old 11-02-2015, 10:55 PM
 
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Thank-you for your responses
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