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About Lake Wales, FL

Lake Wales sits in central Florida's rolling hills about an hour from both Orlando and Tampa via US Highway 27. The city occupies part of the Lake Wales Ridge, creating an unusually hilly landscape for Florida with citrus groves and lakes. State Road 60 runs east-west through downtown, connecting to Bartow and the coast. The area's claim to fame is Bok Tower Gardens, featuring a 205-foot Gothic tower with a 60-bell carillon that performs daily concerts.

Where is Lake Wales, FL on the map?

Lake Wales, FL is in United States, at 27.919, -81.596 - about 33 km south of Davenport, FL.

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What is the closest airport to Lake Wales, FL?

The closest airport to Lake Wales, FL is Lakeland Linder International Airport, 54 km (about 49 min by car).

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