Lake Nona is Orlando's shiny new neighborhood — autonomous shuttles, a giant food hall made of shipping containers, and some of the best sports facilities in the country. Whether you live nearby or you're staying south of the airport, here's what's a...
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An open-air food hall built from shipping containers, with live music, sand volleyball, and a playground so the kids stay busy while you eat. Friday nights here are the Lake Nona social scene.
Boxi Park
Cable wakeboarding, an inflatable Aqua Park obstacle course, and a 60-foot climbing tower on Lake Nona itself. Book the Aqua Park in the morning before the afternoon storms roll in.
Nona Adventure Park
100 courts of tennis heaven — the home of American tennis, and yes, regular people can book a court or take a clinic here. Watching future pros train for free is a seriously underrated afternoon.
USTA National Campus
The futuristic hotel with the sculpture garden out front — even if you're not staying, come see the art collection and grab a drink at the rooftop bar. It feels like stepping ten years into the future.
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Lakefront dining with a huge deck over Lake Nona — go at sunset. The Southern-leaning menu is solid, but honestly you're paying for that view and it's worth it.
Canvas
Wood-fired pizza and beer they brew on-site, with garage doors that open onto Lake Nona Blvd. The lunch special is one of the best deals in the neighborhood.
Park Pizza & Brewing Company
Small plates and a solid cocktail list overlooking the Town Center. Sit on the patio in the evening when the neighborhood's light installations come on.
