things to do in Lake Wales, FL

Glide through Everglades headwaters and look for Florida wildlife by airboat

Skim the Everglades by airboat and meet resident gators

Get required lake access, parking, and wash-station use for your dive

Glide across waterways and look for wildlife on an airboat ride

Walk in and dig for fossils on private Peace River access in Wauchula

Glide across Lake Pierce and look for wild alligators

Ride a small airboat with headsets on a 1-hour swamp tour

Cruise covered waterways while learning about Everglades wildlife

See historic lakeside sites and stop at a Chain of Lakes restaurant

Explore Florida Everglades marshes by airboat with an educational captain-led tour

Tackle aerial obstacle courses and ziplines for 3 hours—great for ages 6+

Ride high above Old Town, then enjoy an all-American meal

Explore the Everglades at golden hour, with a relaxed pace and fewer crowds

Ride guided off-road trails with included gear and a photo and video package

Build your watersports skills with experienced coaching and gear included

Explore 260 acres of exotic animals from your own vehicle

Private Peace River access for a guided fossil dig

Glide through quiet coves and cypress stands with a licensed captain

Ride a 1-hour airboat tour with small 6-passenger boats for groups of 7+

Explore Everglades wildlife and birdlife aboard a covered pontoon

Cruise the Chain of Lakes with stops at five lakeside bars and restaurants

Ride a 2-hour Everglades airboat tour with US Coast Guard–licensed captains

Book a 10+ group treetop course with giant zip lines and team-ready add-ons

Switch between airboat speed and a pontoon cruise while looking for Lake Pierce wildlife