by | July 15, 2024
What To Do in Lake Nona
This bustling bedroom community of O-Town is home to world-class tennis, Michelin-starred restaurants, tech hotels, wellness centers and more.
Situated only 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, this idyllic community began as a hub for avid golfers, but it has evolved into one of the most innovative and fastest-growing places in Central Florida.
Stay
Lake Nona Wave Hotel: Technology meets luxury at this new Lake Nona gem. Treat yourself by booking a Well+ech by Wave guest room, outfitted with the latest sleep optimization features and self-care essentials.
Dine and Drink
Bacán: A fresh spin on Latin American cuisine with an exhilarating tableside experience.
Nami: Serves modern Japanese cuisine and is led by Michelin-starred chef Freddy Money. Come for good vibes with a late-night DJ set and a 10-person Chef’s Counter for a more personalized culinary journey.
Boxi Park: Dig into local eats at this outdoor food hall with yard games, live music and even a volleyball court.
Play
United States Tennis Association National Campus: Tennis enthusiasts and casual fans alike won’t want to leave the sprawling USTA compound, with nearly 100 courts where you can play, watch and learn.
Nona Adventure Park: Between an aqua park, wakeboarding, beach club, climbing tower and more, it’s the definition of fun for the whole family.
The Lake Nona Performance Club: With premiere amenities, ranging group classes to a golf training lab to an aquatics center, and the first-ever Chopra Mind Body Zone developed with Lake Nona’s wellbeing ambassador, it’s the most comprehensive fitness hub in Central Florida and is dedicated to catering to your body and soul.
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About the Author
Maddy has served as a contributing style and travel editor at Flamingo since her return to the Sunshine State in 2016. A former beauty editor for Seventeen and People Style, the Orlando native has also written for national and regional publications, including Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and Southern Living. She currently lives in Winter Park with her husband and two children.
