Photograph by Patrick Tropea
Florida may be best known for sandy beaches, orange groves, a larger-than-life mouse and alligators in virtually every body of water, but that’s not all the Sunshine State has to offer.
Instead, our Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour takes you on an exploration of the Florida you never knew existed, including one-of-a-kind destinations, first-class cuisine and hidden gems known only to longtime residents, all from behind the wheel of your favorite car.
Our 2026 Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour takes place this week, March 8-13, with Thursday, March 12, the fourth and final day of driving.
Here's a look at what you missed out on:
We started our final day on the road heading toward the very center of the state for a little-known gem–and the second tower of the week–Bok Tower.
Standing over 200 feet tall, the Gothic Revival and art deco masterpiece sits on one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula and houses a 60-bell carillon that rings every hour and a half.
After strolling the gardens and enjoying lunch on site, we set out to finish our touring adventures with a quintessentially Florida experience: an airboat ride.
During their journey through the wetlands, tour guests were treated to the full gamut of Florida wildlife, including alligators, turtles, a wide variety of birds and much more.
Following our thrilling airboat adventures, we then headed out on the last leg of our journey together, back toward our host hotel, Lakeland’s Terrace Hotel.
Our week together ended the same way it started: with cocktails on The Mezzanine at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner in the Cypress Ballroom, where we had a few final surprises for our guests.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this one-of-a-kind exploration of the Sunshine State, and we hope to see you again on any of our future Classic Motorsports Road Tours.
The Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.