Lake Cherokee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Top hotels in Lake Cherokee
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Staff were very friendly room was very clean and had every utensil we could need if we didn’t already had reservations on Disney resort we would’ve stay the whole week. Definitely will next time
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Checkin in line was long and took like 20 minutes but other than that the stay was excellent .
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration
Beautiful pool area. Lots of walking trails yhru out complex. Ease of checking in/out, plenty of parking, Beautiful pool area. really close to resteraunts, shops & 5 minute drive to entrance to Disney Parks & lots of great dining & shopping short distance. 5 to 10 minute drive. 1/2 milr from I-4 ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
The room that I was given did not look at all like the pictures shown on the website. Pool was great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Marriott's Grande Vista
Villa was perfect. Very clean and had all the necessities. My only comment would be to vary the foods more at the restaurants.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
Clean room, quick and easy check in, and safe location. Security didn’t check if we had a parking tag or not at the gate.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Cherokee
Downtown Orlando
Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to The Social or Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is noteworthy for its theme parks, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cross Country Creek and Central Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
Airport North
While there might not be top attractions in Airport North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ventura Country Club and Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center.
Williamsburg
Notable for its restaurants, shopping and golf courses, Williamsburg is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Orlando. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Orange County Convention Center or Aquatica.
Doctor Phillips
Restaurants and seaside views are just a few things travellers like about Doctor Phillips. A stop by Orange Tree Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
