Nona Fun: Attractions & Entertainment

Q: How far is Lake Nona from the Orlando theme parks?

Roughly SeaWorld 18 miles, Universal Studios 20, Disney Springs 22, and Walt Disney World 25, all driving distance from Lake Nona Town Center.

Q: Is Lake Nona close to the beach?

Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast are about 50 miles east, roughly an hour's drive.

There's never a dull moment in the Lake Nona area. This is where the Nona locals let loose, chill out, and have fun.

Below is a guide to Lake Nona attractions and entertainment — from the venues and hangouts inside the community, to the bars and lounges where locals unwind, to the big-name Orlando attractions just a short drive away.

Nona Attractions

Bars & Lounges

Attractions Near Nona

Sorted by approximate driving distance from Lake Nona Town Center.

Epic Theaters at Lee Vista — ~7 mi
Crayola Experience — ~12 mi
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures — ~13 mi
Downtown Orlando — ~14 mi
Gatorland — ~15 mi
Orlando Science Center — ~17 mi
Sea World — ~18 mi
ICON Park (The Orlando Eye, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Museum of Illusions, Orlando StarFlyer, Blue Man Group) — ~19 mi
Pointe Orlando (WonderWorks, iFLY Orlando, Regal Cinemas IMAX, Main Event Entertainment, Orlando Funny Bone Comedy Club) — ~20 mi
Universal Studios — ~20 mi
Fun Spot America — ~21 mi
Disney Springs (Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life, Splitsville bowling, AMC Dine-In Theatres, LEVEL99, Aerophile balloon, Vintage Amphicar Tours, House of Blues) — ~22 mi
Walt Disney World — ~25 mi
Cocoa Beach — ~50 mi

Keep Exploring Lake Nona

Round out the day with the Restaurants & Dining guide and Parks & Recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Lake Nona?

Inside the community, the big draws are Lake Nona Town Center, Boxi Park, Nona Adventure Park, the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, and the nearby Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.

Where do locals go out at night in Lake Nona?

Nona Social Bar & Kitchen, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Curious Cork Wine & Provisions, The Living Room at the Wave Hotel, Miller's Ale House, and Park Pizza & Brewing.

How far is Lake Nona from the Orlando theme parks?

Roughly: SeaWorld about 18 miles, Universal Studios about 20, Disney Springs about 22, and Walt Disney World about 25 — all driving distance from Lake Nona Town Center.

Is Lake Nona close to the beach?

Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast are the closest stretch of coastline, about 50 miles east — roughly an hour's drive.

Thinking About a Move to Lake Nona?

If being minutes from this much to do — and a short drive from the rest of Orlando — is part of the draw, let's talk about which neighborhoods fit.

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