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Things to Do Near Windsor Cay Resort
Windsor Cay Resort sits in Clermont's Four Corners area, about 8 miles from Walt Disney World and within easy reach of Orlando's other theme parks, the Atlantic and Gulf beaches, the Port Canaveral cruise port, and the Kennedy Space Center. This guide covers what is nearby and roughly how far each one is, so you can plan park days and rest days with equal confidence.
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How far are the theme parks?
Windsor Cay is about 8 miles from Walt Disney World, roughly a 15-minute drive, with Universal, Epic Universe, and SeaWorld a little farther east. For most groups that means quick mornings out the door and an easy drive back when the little ones fade.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
About 70 miles east on Florida’s Space Coast, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a full-day attraction the whole family treats like a theme park — real rockets, the actual Space Shuttle Atlantis, the towering Saturn V, and a bus tour out toward the launch pads. With a little luck you can even watch a live rocket launch while you are there.
- See the real thing: the Rocket Garden, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
- Meet an astronaut: daily astronaut encounters and hands-on exhibits the kids love.
- Plan a full day: allow most of a day, with about a 1 hour 15 minute drive each way.
- Make it a coast day: Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral are right next door.
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Walt Disney World
About 8 miles, roughly a 15-minute drive.
Universal Orlando & Epic Universe
About a 25 to 35 minute drive.
SeaWorld Orlando
About a 25 to 30 minute drive.
LEGOLAND Florida
About 30 miles south in Winter Haven, roughly a 35-minute drive.
Busch Gardens Tampa
About 60 miles southwest, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes via I-4 west.
Fun Spot America Orlando
About a 30 to 35 minute drive, near International Drive.
Gatorland
About a 30 to 35 minute drive to south Orlando, on US-441.
Beach day trips from Windsor Cay
Two coasts are within a day trip. Head east on the SR-528 Beachline for the Atlantic Space Coast beaches, or west on I-4 for the Gulf's white sand. Either makes a refreshing change of pace from the parks.
Cocoa Beach (Atlantic)
About 75 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes via the SR-528 Beachline.
New Smyrna & Daytona Beach (Atlantic)
About 80 to 90 miles, roughly 1.5 hours.
Clearwater Beach (Gulf Coast)
About 90 miles, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes via I-4 west.
Freshwater springs you can swim
Cruising or watching a rocket launch?
Windsor Cay makes an easy base before or after a cruise from Port Canaveral, and the Kennedy Space Center and its launch-viewing areas are about the same drive east. With a little timing, you can even catch a rocket launch on a clear day.
Out on the water: boat rentals & tours
Central Florida is laced with lakes and spring-fed rivers. Rent your own boat or board for a half-day on the water, or take the group out on Mount Dora's famous self-drive mini boats.
Lake Louisa State Park
Clermont, about 15 to 20 minutes. Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals on a quiet chain of lakes, the closest paddle to the resort.
Buena Vista Watersports
Lake Bryan near Disney, about 20 to 25 minutes. Pontoon-boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals plus water-toy fun on a private lake.
Mount Dora mini boat tours
Historic Mount Dora, about 1 hour north. Drive your own two-person mini boat on Lake Dora, an easy, fun outing for all ages.
Shopping
From outlet bargains and upscale malls to one waterfront district you can wander for hours, an afternoon of shopping is never far. Many guests stock the kitchen on arrival, then save a trip or two for the places they really want to see.
Disney Springs
About a 15 to 20 minute drive, Disney Springs is Disney's free, open-air shopping and dining district on the water — a polished, easy evening out with no park ticket required.
- Free to enter: no ticket needed, with free self-parking in the garages.
- Open-air mall: 100-plus shops, from the giant World of Disney store to name brands and boutiques.
- Safe & secure: staffed security and bag check at the entrances, in a well-lit, family-friendly setting.
- Interactive dining: experiential, themed restaurants and bars — hands-on, show-style meals the kids remember.
More shopping nearby
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
About a 20-minute drive, the closest outlet shopping.
The Mall at Millenia
About a 25 to 30 minute drive, with upscale department stores and brands.
Orlando International Premium Outlets (I-Drive)
About a 25 to 35 minute drive, near International Drive.
Posner Park & Champions Gate
About 10 minutes north up US-27, for everyday dining, groceries, and shops.
Dining out with the kids
You do not have to go far for a good family meal. Stock the home kitchen for the easy nights, then head out to one of these crowd-pleasers when you want a break from cooking.
I Love NY Pizza, Clermont
When pizza is the one thing the whole crew agrees on, this Clermont favorite delivers: big New York-style slices, hand-tossed pies, and garlic knots the regulars swear by, in a laid-back room where nobody minds a loud table of kids.
- Crowd-pleaser: classic cheese and pepperoni plus loaded specialty pies.
- Easy with kids: casual, quick, and forgiving of a busy table.
- By the slice or the pie: grab a couple of slices or feed the whole house.
- About 15 minutes from the resort.
More family-friendly restaurants nearby
Trevi's at Omni ChampionsGate
About 10 minutes. Sit-down Italian at the Omni resort with family-style dinner platters and indoor or terrace seating.
Ovation Bistro & Bar
About 15 minutes. A local favorite voted Davenport's #1 restaurant; American comfort food and smokehouse barbecue.
Red Robin (ChampionsGate)
About 10 minutes. Gourmet burgers and bottomless fries in a relaxed, family atmosphere.
Buca di Beppo
Big family-style Italian platters meant to share (pizza included), a lively, fun room for groups.
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
About 10 minutes. Quick, casual chicken tenders, an easy win for picky eaters.
Golf near Windsor Cay
Central Florida has well over 100 golf courses. For a casual, all-ages outing, start with these two; then see the courses you can book and play below, listed closest to furthest — tap any of them for directions and the live drive time.
Topgolf Orlando
A high-tech driving range meets sports bar: 100+ climate-controlled hitting bays aimed at giant target greens, micro-chipped balls that score themselves, plus a full menu and bar. Great for all ages and total non-golfers. About 25 to 30 minutes east, near International Drive.
Golf entertainmentPopStroke Orlando
Tiger Woods' upscale putting concept: two 18-hole putting courses that play like real greens, with scratch-made food, craft drinks, and an ice-cream parlor. A fun evening out for the whole group. About 45 minutes east at Waterford Lakes.
Courses to book & play
Highlands Reserve Golf Club
Davenport, about a 10-minute drive south on US-27. Some of Florida's highest ground, with pine-lined fairways and fast, undulating greens that feel almost like the Carolinas.
Orange Lake Resort
Kissimmee, about 10 to 15 minutes east via US-192. A large, well-kept complex headlined by The Legends, an Arnold Palmer design.
ChampionsGate Golf Club
ChampionsGate, about 15 minutes southeast. Two Greg Norman championship courses (National and International) with GPS carts and top practice facilities.
Orange County National
Winter Garden, about 20 minutes north via SR-429. One of the state's best public facilities: 36 holes and a huge driving range, with no houses on the course.
Legends Golf & Country Club
Clermont, about 20 to 25 minutes north on US-27. A local semi-private favorite that uses Lake County's natural elevation for real scenic variety.
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Orlando (Bonnet Creek), about 20 to 25 minutes east. A pristine Rees Jones design set in a natural wetland preserve, a world away from the parks.
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Orlando (International Drive), about 25 to 30 minutes east. A well-kept Arnold Palmer redesign, handy to the convention-center area.
Winter Park Golf Course
Winter Park, about 30 to 35 minutes northeast. A historic, walkable 9-hole municipal course with a charming local vibe.
Mission Inn Resort & Club
Howey-in-the-Hills, about 35 to 45 minutes north. The historic El Campeon course has up to 85 feet of elevation change, incredibly rare for Florida.
Spa & wellness
Theme parks are a marathon, not a sprint — build in a spa day. From neighborhood wellness studios to an Italian-inspired resort spa, here are the top spots near the resort.
J Sterling's Wellness Spa
Clermont, about 15 minutes away. A local favorite with a 5-star-resort feel, covering massage, skincare, and more.
Au Naturale Spa & Wellness
Clermont, about 15 to 20 minutes. Holistic skincare, massage, and wellness treatments close to home.
Salt & Sea Wellness Spa
Clermont area, about 15 to 20 minutes. A restorative wellness spot known for float sessions, for something beyond a standard massage.
The Spa at Bella Collina
Montverde, about 20 to 25 minutes. A standout resort spa in an Italian-inspired clubhouse, in a beautiful hillside setting.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando
Orlando (Grande Lakes), about 30 to 35 minutes. A true luxury splurge, worth booking ahead for a special occasion.
More indoor & rainy-day entertainment
When you want a break from the parks — or the weather turns — Orlando is full of indoor fun: observation wheels and aquariums, go-karts and arcades, trampoline parks, batting cages, indoor climbing, and the movies. A few favorites near the resort:
ICON Park (International Drive)
About 30 minutes. The Wheel observation wheel plus SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, and the Museum of Illusions in one walkable I-Drive complex.
Dezerland Park Orlando
About 30 minutes. Florida's largest indoor attraction: go-karts, a huge arcade, bowling, axe throwing, and an auto museum, all under one roof.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
About 25 to 30 minutes. Multi-level indoor electric go-karts plus a big arcade, laser tag, and a ropes course.
Main Event Orlando
About 25 minutes. Bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and a large arcade, a reliable rainy-day backup.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
An indoor trampoline park with foam pits and dodgeball, an easy way for the kids to burn off energy between park days.
Epic Theatres of Clermont
About 10 to 15 minutes. The closest movie theater for a low-key evening, right in Clermont.
Local treasures
Some of the best memories come from the local, off-the-park-path spots: a Clermont winery, a u-pick citrus grove, an airboat ride through real Florida wetlands. Easy half-day outings close to home.
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
About 20 minutes. Florida's largest winery, with free tastings and tours, rolling vineyard views, and lively weekend festivals, right in Clermont.
Showcase of Citrus
About 15 to 20 minutes. A working u-pick citrus grove with a country store and giant monster-truck eco-tours through the Florida backwoods.
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
About 35 to 40 minutes. Classic Florida airboat rides across the headwaters of the Everglades, with alligators, turtles, and wading birds.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
About 35 minutes. A free 11-mile self-drive wildlife loop, one of Central Florida's best spots to see alligators and birds from your car.
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