Once a book has served its owner well, it may be time for that book to find a new home with someone who will read it, love it, and perhaps pass it along to another reader to enjoy. There are no "forever" homes at the Book Shelter, just next steps in each book's lifetime.

The Book Shelter was established in 2019 in Lake Wales, Florida. Now located in Dundee, FL, the Book Shelter is a used book store filled with gently-loved books looking for their next home.

Nature lovers, if you want to take a day and just kick back and relax with the local wildlife, carve out some time to visit the Bok Tower Gardens. The Singing Tower pictured above overlooks this peaceful 250-acre garden and bird sanctuary. After being given to the American people by a famous publisher and author Edward Bok in 1930, the Bok Tower Gardens began attracting bird watchers and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. Be sure to check the special event listings for the best times to go.

LEGOs meet amusement park rides in this popular theme park that just might become the highlight of your summer. A short 30-minute drive from Lake Wales, LEGOLAND is an absolute must-see! Here, you can expect to find all of your theme park favs including roller coasters and water slides plus professional LEGO creations that are nothing short of astonishing.

Built in the 1920s by French-Speaking Catholics, the St. Anne Shrine includes a church and several statues resurrected throughout the property. It was built to honor a Canadian saint who was associated with water following the miraculous healing of a Canadian man’s son who swam in the lake at the location of the shrine.

If you love to hike and you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further than the nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park. There is so much you can see and explore here. Take a relaxing horseback ride or go fishing and paddling in the lake's calm waters. Whatever you choose to do, it's bound to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.