Buena Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with cars, a building with a red facade, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A mountain range with clouds at its base, a road in the foreground, and a building in the middle ground.
A town nestled between mountains with autumn foliage.
A mountain range with clouds partially covering the peaks.
A winding mountain road through a lush green valley with forested hills in the background.

Lake Buena Vista is home to the largest recreational resort in the world. It’s home to the Walt Disney World® Resort, which hosts four theme parks, two water parks, PGA-tour-calibre golf courses and Downtown Disney® Area.

The Downtown Disney® Area offers three lively waterfront districts that offer something for all the family, from shopping to dining to kid’s entertainment. The area is divided into Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney® West Side and Downtown Disney® Marketplace.

Step inside DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park at Downtown Disney® West Side for five-stories packed with virtual reality gaming, 3-D and motion simulator rides. Prepare to be amazed by the show La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®.

Throughout Downtown Disney® Area you’ll find a range of dining options. These include T-REX, a dinosaur-themed eatery, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, a 50,000-square-foot bowling and dining complex, House of Blues Music Hall and Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café.

If you have shopping on the mind, make your way down to Downtown Disney® for its designer shops, themed boutiques and the World of Disney® store. With approximately 51,000 square feet (4,700 square metres) of space, this is the largest Disney shop in the world.

It’s not just the theme parks that bring the crowds the golfing is a big draw for Lake Buena Vista too. There are a number of golf courses to choose from the most highly rated of these being Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, which has hosted major national and international competitions.

You’ll find Lake Buena Vista in the exclusive Orange County, Florida. There are a few public transport options within the city, but many of the hotels provide free bus services to and from Downtown Disney® Area. If you plan on driving to Downtown Disney® Area, you’ll be happy to know that the parking is free.

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Surf Hotel & Chateau

Surf Hotel & Chateau

3.5 out of 5
1028 Wave St. Buena Vista CO
The price is £143 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£143
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property right on the banks of the Arkansas is an amazing clean and new part of town. 10 out of 10 would highly reccomend and will be staying there again soon."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Surf Hotel & Chateau
Best Western Vista Inn

Best Western Vista Inn

2.5 out of 5
733 U S Highway 24 N Buena Vista CO
The price is £159 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£159
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Ty"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Best Western Vista Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Buena Vista

Super 8 by Wyndham Buena Vista

2 out of 5
530 N US Hwy 24 Buena Vista CO
The price is £64 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£64
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Super 8 by Wyndham Buena Vista
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BV Overlook Camp & Lodging

BV Overlook Camp & Lodging

2 out of 5
27700 Co Rd 303 Buena Vista CO
Stay at this campsite in Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Midland Hill and Arkansas River are located ...
BV Overlook Camp & Lodging
Log cabin, walking distance to town.  STR-049

Log cabin, walking distance to town. STR-049

Buena Vista CO
Stay at this holiday home in Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
"The cabin was very nice. The photos on the VRBO site do not do it justice. Update them and you may improve your visitation"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Log cabin, walking distance to town. STR-049
Heart of BV - River & Mountain Condo - location, location, location!

Heart of BV - River & Mountain Condo - location, location, location!

Buena Vista CO
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"Location was ideal and the accommodations were perfect for us. Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Heart of BV - River & Mountain Condo - location, location, location!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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